RILEM 50th Anniversary Book

rilem
50
ans d’expérience
years of experience
au service
in the service
des matériaux
of building materials
et de la construction
and structures
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rilem
50
years of experience
in the service of
ans d’expérience au service
building materials
des matériaux et de la construction
and structures
Ladies and Gentlemen,
We have met here today to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary
of our association, and I am honoured and delighted to present
you with a copy of the brochure which we have prepared
especially for this occasion.
I am certain that you will share the emotion and pleasure
I felt when I first held this book in my hands several days ago.
After a fascinating year during which we assembled our
memories, explored our archives and consulted our entire
membership, I see that this book relates the (already!) long
history of our association, the work and the commitment of
those who, day after day, gave life to RILEM and continue to
do so, and all our moments of friendship.
I thank you for your presence here and wish you happy
reading. May this book contribute to further strengthening
the ties that unite RILEM members throughout the world—
and convince those who do not yet belong that they should
join us!
Zurich, 25 September 1997
Folker WITTMANN, President (1994-1997)
Madame, Monsieur,
En ce jour où nous sommes réunis
pour fêter le cinquantième
anniversaire de notre association,
j’ai l’honneur et la joie de vous
remettre un exemplaire de
l’ouvrage que nous avons réalisé
tout spécialement pour célébrer
cet événement.
Je suis convaincu que vous
partagerez l’émotion et le plaisir
qui ont été les miens lorsque j’ai
tenu ce livre entre mes mains
pour la première fois, il y a
quelques jours.
Alors, à l’issue d’une année
passionnante durant laquelle nous
avons rassemblé nos souvenirs,
exploré nos archives et consulté
l’ensemble de nos membres, j’ai vu
se matérialiser sous mes yeux la
— déjà ! — longue histoire de
notre association, le travail et
l’engagement de ceux qui, jour
après jour, ont fait et continuent
à faire vivre la RILEM, et tous
nos moments de convivialité
partagés.
En vous remerciant pour votre
présence aujourd’hui, je vous
souhaite une bonne lecture. Puisse
cet ouvrage contribuer à resserrer
encore les liens qui unissent les
membres de la RILEM à travers
le monde... et convaincre ceux qui
n’en font pas encore partie qu’ils
auront raison de nous rejoindre !
préface
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Il y a des moments
dans la
vie où il devrait être permis
de marquer un temps d’arrêt dans la bousculade de tous les jours, où
l’on devrait cesser de courir d’un rendez-vous à un autre et
L’histoire de la RILEM
s’accorder le temps d’une réflexion attentive sur le passé. Utile
au particulier tout comme à une association telle que la RILEM, ce
temps de réflexion ne devrait pas être considéré comme un loisir
futile ou encore comme l’apanage des historiens professionnels.
Nous avons beaucoup à apprendre des évolutions du passé, des
exploits aussi bien que des inévitables erreurs, et nous serons
toujours mieux placés pour définir les orientations de l’avenir
après
une
réflexion
impartiale
sur
l’histoire
de
notre
association. La RILEM fête son cinquantième anniversaire.
Cinquante années qui sont chargées d’évolutions majeures,
autant dans nos sociétés que dans le domaine des sciences ou de
la technologie. Cette brochure, nous la voulons comme une
chronique objective de l’évolution de l’association. Et nous
laissons au lecteur le soin de tirer ses propres conclusions
quant à cette histoire riche et fascinante.
peut être considérée comme l’histoire de la croissance d’un réseau international.
Constituée de laboratoires d’essais et de recherche, d’industries et d’instituts
universitaires au rayonnement mondial, ce réseau est d’abord un réseau de
scientifiques et d’ingénieurs de haut niveau. C’est une évidence, l’éventail des
sujets traités par les commissions techniques de la RILEM est très large. Mais il
est impossible de recenser en détail l’impact de la RILEM en général et dans le
domaine des recommandations en particulier, impossible aussi de mesurer son impact
sur les évolutions techniques. Nous espérons que quiconque lira cette brochure
aura le sentiment que la RILEM est une association qui demeure bien vivante après
cinquante ans d’efforts. La détermination qui a poussé ses fondateurs à créer
l’association est toujours sensible. Cette chronique et ces témoignages pourront
rappeller à certains de nos membres des événements marquants du passé, mais ils
sont avant tout un moyen de clarifier notre perception de l’avenir. La RILEM est
une association qui peut être fière de son passé et qui regarde le futur avec
confiance
et
résolution.
La
RILEM,
déjà
armée
pour
remporter
d’aujourd’hui, est également prête pour l’aventure de demain.
Folker WITTMANN, Président
les
défis
preface
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There comes, at certain
points, a moment in life
where it seems permissible to pause in the hectic pace of our daily
routine and, instead of rushing ahead from one meeting to the other,
The history of RILEM
is
consistent with that of the growth
to turn around and take a closer look at the past. This maxim
applies to any individual and all the more so to an association
such as RILEM and should therefore not be regarded as an idle
pastime nor as the privilege of professional historians. There
is plenty to be learned from the evolution of the past with all
its achievements as well as its inevitable errors, and it will
strengthen our position in defining priorities if we take an
impartial look back into the history of the association first.
RILEM is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year. These
past five decades have been a time of drastic changes not only
in our societies but in science and technology as well. With
this document we would like to present a brief and albeit
selective survey of the development of our association. It shall
be left to the reader to draw his own personal conclusions from
its rich and fascinating history.
of a world-wide network of leading testing and research laboratories, industries
and internationally active university institutes but also, and above all, a
network of individuals, namely a host of outstanding scientists and engineers. The
tremendously wide range of topics dealt with by RILEM Technical Committees is
well-known and documented, yet it seems nearly impossible to present a detailed
outline of the diverse impacts which RILEM results in general and recommendations
in particular have on technical development. We hopefully expect that all the
readers of this booklet recognize what a vital and fruitful association RILEM
continues to be after five decades of unceasing effort and striving. The impulse
and dedication that guided the initial founding members can still be felt in the
association as it stands today. This historical survey may well remind some of our
active members of highlights and achievements from the past, while at the same
time they are meant to sharpen our outlook on the future. The association of RILEM
is amply justified in proudly presenting its past and at the same time taking a
strong and confident stance in regard to the future. RILEM is well-prepared to meet
the challenges of the present and to adjust itself to the demands of the future.
Folker WITTMANN, President
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50
years of experience
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in the service of
ans d’expérience au service
A world-wide
network of experts
building materials
Excellence above all
des matériaux et de la construction
A prestigious history
and structures
Competence and conviviality
Contents
A structure to support RILEM’s objectives
An international dimension
Sommaire
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Profil /Profile
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A commitment to the future
In the age of electronic communications
Research on materials
and structures
A partner for tomorrow’s construction
50 ans déjà, 50 ans seulement
Join to enhance your career
Sharing knowledge — a necessity
The women and men of RILEM
The richness of an open scientific community
Technical Committees
A mission: to transfer knowledge
Réseau international d’experts renommés, la RILEM
RILEM (The International Union of Testing and
(Réunion Internationale des Laboratoires d’Essais et
Research Laboratories for Materials and Structures)
de recherches sur les Matériaux et les constructions)
is an organization which permits
constitue un carrefour unique pour les
exchanges through an international network of
ingénieurs d’essais, les chercheurs, les universitaires, les
testing engineers, researchers, academics, educators and
enseignants et les hommes de terrain. Créée en 1947, la
practitioners. Created in 1947, RILEM collects, produces
RILEM a pour vocation de rassembler, de
and
produire et de diffuser les connaissances sur les matériaux
building materials and structures, and develops appropri-
et les constructions et de développer des méthodes d’essais
ate testing methods.Within the framework of RILEM
appropriées. Les travaux des spécialistes du monde entier,
Technical Committees (TCs), specialists throughout the
regroupés au sein des Commissions Techniques de
world produce essential contributions to research on the
la RILEM, constituent des contributions essentielles
properties and performance of materials
à la recherche sur les propriétés et les
and structures. These specialists also participate in the uni-
performances des matériaux et des constructions.
fication and improvement of test methods used by testing
Ils participent également à l’unification et à l’amélioration
laboratories. RILEM actively promotes exchanges between
des méthodes utilisées par les laboratoires d’essais. La RILEM
experts working in basic research and applied research
travaille de façon active à la promotion des échanges entre
which stimulates the transfer of technology.
disseminates knowledge on
les experts, la recherche de base et la recherche appliquée,
tout en stimulant les transferts de technologie.
profil
profile
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Re search
materials
ON
and
structures
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Dr Åke Skarendahl
Director, Swedish Cement and
Sharing knowledge—a necessity.
Concrete Research Institute, SWEDEN
In a world of continually-expanding population,
INTERNATIONAL LINKING INCREASES R&D
construction is a key economic activity. For this
reason, on an international scale, the exchange
PRODUCTIVITY
between specialists of information about materials
There is no doubt in my mind that
and their use in structures is of vital importance.
cooperation brings synergy into research and
development. This is true for most research
“From prehistoric times, men’s lives have
tasks as well as for development. As R&D work
of the majority of the women and men on earth today. Almost everywhere, over the
been completely conditioned by their
is very focused and specialised, dialogue is not
past fifty years, the setting of men’s daily lives has undergone an unprecedented
capacity to master the use of materials.
always possible at the national level, at least in
transformation. And these changes are intensifying. Soon urban dwellers will
In fact, quite early on historians
a small country. An international approach to
represent almost 80% of the population in most countries. Within this context,
differentiated the most active periods by
the solving of research and development
construction is a key economic activity which both demonstrates economic growth and
naming them ‘Stone Age’, ‘Bronze Age’,
challenges then becomes beneficial.
contributes to it.
‘Iron Age’...”
These aspects are, to me, the very basis for
Structures composed of industrially-produced materials
In the twentieth century,
make up the surroundings
engagement in RILEM.
men have learned to live with concrete, steel, glass,
aluminium, plastic — with high-rises, monuments, roads, dams, bridges, airports.
“La vie des hommes, depuis la préhistoire,
Those who finance research and development,
Technical feats no longer astonish them. Yet, progress in materials and structures
est complètement conditionnée par la
of course, have the right to ask for the best
during the twentieth century, and especially over the past 50 years, has been
capacité qu’ils ont eue à maîtriser les
possible return from the resources they allocate
considerable.
matériaux. D’ailleurs, les historiens ont
to a specific task. To me, it has been proven
in
très tôt distingué les plus actives des
over and over again that spending money on
particular by the extensive use of more complex materials which resulted from
différentes périodes en les nommant
international cooperation gives more
involved industrial processes. Civil engineering introduced profound changes in
‘l’âge de la pierre’, ‘l’âge du bronze’,
productive results than the same amount of
techniques,
‘l’âge du fer’...”
money spent on work in the office. Thus, our
A new era for construction began after the war.
inventing
new,
more
effective,
dynamic
It
was
and
characterised
economically-viable
researchers are instructed to link their work
construction methods.
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Some of our members have sent personal contributions which serve to illustrate the text of this brochure.
Prof. Yves Malier,
with the international R&D community.
Materials and Structures/Matériaux et
For us, RILEM is the natural forum for this
Constructions, editorial, March 1997
linkage. Having participated in several TCs,
we feel we have been able to give our clients
high value for the money spent.
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Mme Moema Ribas Silva, professeur,
Université de Brasilia, Brésil
UN POINT DE REPÈRE POUR LES BRÉSILIENS
La RILEM a toujours été, dans le domaine des
matériaux de construction et des structures,
un point de repère pour ses membres brésiliens,
Engineers and researchers need to
leur permettant d’être au courant de recherches
the secret of ancestral techniques for working with stone, masonry, wood and
exchange,
synthesise and share their
réalisées partout dans le monde et spécialement
metals. Industrialists have rationalised production methods. Their common objective
knowledge,
in
en Europe.
is
where
Builders have tamed modern materials,
to
provide
mankind
with
a
safer,
but they have also begun to rediscover
more
comfortable
and
more
functional
are
limited
in
in
countries
number
and
Ce lien leur offre l’opportunité de participer
isolated. Testing and research laboratories
à des recherches internationales et de faire
must be able to compare and verify their
connaître les recherches réalisées au Brésil.
needs and expectations of architects and designers, testing, standardisation and
results.
Le Brésil, pays en pleine croissance où la
regulation have taken on new importance. In the adventure of modern construction,
direct and reliable access to the results
diffusion des connaissances est difficile, compte
basic and applied research are naturally called upon to play a determining role.
of international research.
seulement 11 membres RILEM, aussi la
Information is a vital necessity
Created in 1947 to respond to these
participation des chercheurs brésiliens dans
whose industrial processes depend on the results of research. The rapid development
needs, RILEM
les commissions techniques est-elle encore
of knowledge, the multiplication of information, the globalisation of construction
international scientific community. The
faible. Dans le futur, les membres brésiliens
mean
General Secretariat of the association is
souhaitent élargir leur participation dans
diversified — it is also more difficult to master. Construction does not escape this
located
l’association, et faire ainsi connaître les
trend which affects all modern science and technology, marked by constant economic
association
pressure.
several national groups.
environment.
Scientists occupy a central place in civil engineering.
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they
particular
that
the
knowledge
To respond to the growing
for laboratory research, as well as for companies
available
today
is
richer,
more
complex
and
more
Companies
in
must
have
simple,
is at the cross-roads of the
France,
is
near
also
Paris.
represented
1
2
The
by
événements scientifiques du Brésil.
3
Dr Bernard Espion, Belgique
La RILEM offre un forum particulier
The richness of an open
scientific community. On the basis
d’experts de différents horizons. J’apprécie ce
of its key objectives, RILEM has created a
milieu très enrichissant, aussi bien en tant que
rigorous framework to promote work on
chercheur, grâce aux contacts noués avec les
building materials and structures —
meilleurs experts, qu’en tant qu’enseignant, en
a framework within which each member can
faisant bénéficier mes étudiants des nouvelles
play a role.
connaissances.
La Commission Technique dont je fais partie,
RILEM is concerned with testing,
The association provides a forum
“Modelling of the behaviour of concrete in
quality control, properties, innovation, calculation and construction. The aim of
available to scientists throughout the
service, a guide for the engineer”, est
its activity is to develop knowledge on the properties of materials and the
world. Within this unique community, they
particulièrement efficace grâce à la présence
performance of structures, to define methods of evaluation in the laboratory and in
share the fruit of their work and explore
d’industriels du bâtiment et de participants
situ, to standardise the measurement and testing methods employed.
new fields, thus contributing directly
américains.
An international network of renowned experts,
and
decisively
to
the
progress
of
knowledge. The association offers internationally-recognised support to testing
Some facsimiles
and research laboratories. It provides a
from events
means for building materials industries
organized or
and
co-sponsored
research
by RILEM.
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contractors
to
results
practical manner.
access
in
3
a
the
latest
reliable
and
RILEM’s key objectives
The scientific contributions
corresponding to these key objectives are
achieved in the following ways:
RILEM’s key objectives have been defined so that each member can recognise his place
■ Knowledge is disseminated through the organisation of workshops. During these
within the association and participate in its work. There are six key objectives:
events, a synthesis of the most recent research can be made, indicating new
■ To identify and make widely-known important new or emerging knowledge in the
orientations for future research and suggesting the formation of Technical
fields of building materials and structures.
Committees.
■ To provide a framework within which interdisciplinary teams of experts can freely
■ Interdisciplinary teams meet within Technical Committees. The work of the
discuss their various approaches to the solution of particular problems; to prepare
Technical Committees is, of course, subject to a policy of rigorous quality.
syntheses; and to suggest new orientations for research and application.
■ Exchanges between basic and applied research are promoted, in particular, by
■ To promote exchange between basic and applied research work.
coupling workshops with international conferences on basic research. Such events
■ To promote dissemination of the most recent results of research work on building
may focus on a specific theme, concerning, of course, building materials and
materials, both in engineering practice and in materials testing.
structures.
■ To facilitate transfer of recognised and standard testing techniques among
■ Promoting dissemination of the most recent research implies the development of a
members in all countries.
coherent and sustained editorial policy. Materials and Structures, the RILEM
■ To promote progress in materials testing as concerns reliability, rapidity and
journal, is the most appropriate means of transferring knowledge to users. In
cost savings, in relation to quality systems and certification procedures for
particular, the journal is a means of making known the work of the Technical
building materials industries.
Committees. Other regularly published works are an integral part of RILEM’s
editorial policy.
■ The transfer of recognised technology towards members in all countries is based
on the specific needs of the countries in question, as a function of their
characteristics: climate, local resources, existing technical context, etc.
■ Finally, in the field of materials testing, the Technical Committees are
responsible for the association’s specific contributions.
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RILEM’s six key objectives : • To identify and widely disseminate knowledge. • To provide a framework for interdisciplinary teams of
experts. • To promote exchange between basic and applied research. • To promote dissemination of the most recent results of research work.
• To facilitate transfer of recognised and standard techniques among members in all countries. • To promote progress in materials testing.
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Mr James H. Pielert, U.S.A.
I HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF RILEM SINCE 1984
Technical Committees
My first involvement with RILEM was as a
are at the heart of the scientific activity
presenter at the Joint RILEM-ASTM-CIB
of the association. The main forum where
RILEM members meet and exchange their
Birth and life of a TC
Symposium on the Performance Concept in
expertise, RILEM TCs play a major role in
Interview of Michel BRUSIN, Secretary General
Buildings, held in Philadelphia in 1972.
furthering scientific knowledge.
Cachan, 24 April 1997.
I have been a member of RILEM since 1984,
We asked Michel
Brusin to briefly describe the creation
when I became chairman of Technical
A RILEM Technical Committee is a group of international experts working together in
of a TC (abbreviation for a RILEM Technical
Committee 91-CRL on Testing and Control
a
Committee) and to explain the conditions
Procedures for Cement and Concrete Reference
for its activities to be successful.
Laboratories. TC 91-CRL completed its work
given
field,
with
the
aim
of
collecting
and
evaluating
research
data,
standardising testing methods and suggesting new areas of research (which may then
in 1988 and published its results in Materials
be treated by new TCs). A Technical Committee may be organised into several working
groups. With conferences and symposia, questionnaires and surveys, the Technical
For example, let’s take TC SCC, "Self-compacting
and Structures.
Committees furnish RILEM’s essential contributions to furthering the progress of
Concrete", which was created in September 1996
I became active again with RILEM in 1994
knowledge.
during your annual meeting in Garston, UK. What
when I was appointed the U.S. Delegate to
The TCs have kept the place intended for them by RILEM’s founders: at the heart of
were the reasons for deciding to create this TC?
RILEM, taking over from Dr Richard Wright.
the association. It is during international meetings that the major part of RILEM’s
Michel Brusin:
I was elected to the RILEM Bureau in 1995.
work is performed.
interest for the placing of fresh con-
I have found working with individuals from
In principle, each TC must produce recommendations. These will then be published in
crete having superior flowability under
many different countries and cultures in
Materials
maintained stability. Pioneering work in
addressing issues of common interest very
this area has been developed in countries
rewarding. My best memories of RILEM are
such as Japan, and new applications are
the meetings of TC 91-CRL in Israel and
already emerging. So it was time for RILEM
Slovakia, and Bureau meetings in the United
to
Kingdom, Morocco and Italy.
and
Structures
international standards.
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and
may
serve
as
a
scientific
basis
for
future
This
subject
is
of
major
The compendium of
prepare
a
state-of-the-art
report,
RILEM Technical
including the analysis of test methods
Recommendations: a
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for extremely flowable mixes and recommajor reference work
mended practice.
and a best-seller.
How was this subject defined? What were the limits?
communicate with a 15" monitor. In fact, the members of this TC will have other
M. B.: In this specific case, the proposal to create the TC was prepared by our
meetings of the more classical type, perhaps on the occasion of one of our coming
National Delegate to Sweden, Dr Åke Skarendahl. When the person who proposes the
Annual Meetings, during which our TCs are invited to meet. The progress reports of
subject of the TC assumes its leadership from the beginning, the chances are good
their activities and their future projects are also presented during a Technical
to have a very motivated chairman who will bring the TC’s work to fruition.
Session lead by the chairmen of active TCs.
But that is not enough. Each proposed creation of a TC, as soon as it is received
In conclusion, when will you have the final assessment of this TC’s work?
at the Secretariat General in Cachan, is transmitted to the members of our Technical
M. B.: In 1999. But until then, I invite you to follow the progress of their work
Advisory
its
in our annual report, our newsletter (for announcements of workshops organised by
recommendations to the Bureau. Thus, to return to the example of TC SSC, the Bureau
the TC) or, even better, if the subject directly concerns you, by contributing per-
asked Dr Skarendahl who would be the potential users of the results of this TC’s
sonally to its work. I might mention that TC meetings are limited to 15 to 20 per-
work.
sons, as beyond that number it becomes difficult to work efficiently. However, even
Only after this additional information had been received, and a preliminary list of
the corresponding members of a TC must play an active role, by preparing comments
interested experts was communicated, was the project submitted to the General
on working documents and by their personal written contributions.
Council, which accepted the proposal for creation.
Well, now you know everything, or pratically everything, about the life of RILEM TCs.
How long will the work of this TC take and how does it perform its work?
I almost forgot — in addition to E-mail, which has greatly developed exchanges
M. B.: The proposed schedule for this TC’s work is three to four years. Each TC has
between members — each TC has a private directory on RILEM’s Web server where each TC
a defined work programme, which usually can be completed in about 5 years. The
member can consult the latest documents (minutes of meetings, up-to-date membership
first meeting, according to an established tradition, was held in Cachan on the
list, selective bibliography, etc.).
invitation of the Secretary General. The participants came from Europe, North
In ending this interview, I would like to invite experts the world over to join us
America, Japan and Southeast Asia. This geographical diversity lead the TC Chairman
if they are ready to contribute to the development of our actions, whether on-going
to consider holding the second meeting in the form of a video-conference, in order
or proposed.
Committee,
which
carefully
examines
the
project
and
sends
to limit travel time and corresponding costs.
But don’t worry! RILEM is not going to replace the type of meetings which allow
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experts to get to know and appreciate each other by virtual forums where they only
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Selective index of past and active TCs
001-CW: Winter concreting • 002-HC: Concrete and reinforced concrete in hot countries • 003-TT: Testing methods
and hydraulic testing of geomembranes • 104-DCC: Damage classification of concrete structures • 105-CPC:
of timber • 004-CDC: Durability of concrete • 005-LC: Lightweight concretes • 006-PAN: Natural and artificial
Concrete-polymer composites • 106-AAR: Alkali-aggregate reaction • 107-CSP: Creep and shrinkage prediction
stones: methods of testing • 007-NDT: Non-destructive tests of concrete • 008-SR: Research and testing on
models • 108-ICC: Interface between cement paste and concrete constituents • 109-TSA: Behaviour of timber
synthetic resins in building construction • 009-RC: Test and specifications of steel for reinforced and
structures under seismic action • 110-TFM: Application of fracture mechanics to timber structures • 111-CST:
prestressed concrete • 010-SC: Statistical control of the quality of concrete • 011-A: Admixtures • 012-CRC:
Behaviour of timber and concrete composite load bearing structures • 112-TSC: Creep in timber structures • 113-
Concrete reinforcements corrosion • 013-MR: Mortars and renderings • 014-CPC: Concrete permanent committee •
CPT: Test methods for concrete-polymer composites • 114-CCS: Computer programmes for creep and shrinkage
015-PM: Investigation on porosity in building materials • 016-C: Investigation on carbonation • 017-BM:
analysis of concrete structures • 115-HSC: High strength concrete • 116-PCD: Permeability of concrete as a
Bitumens and bituminous materials • 018-REF: Refractory concretes • 019-FRC: Fibre reinforced cement composites
criterion of its durability • 117-FDC: Freeze-thaw and de-icing resistance of concrete • 118-IC: Ice and
• 020-TBS: Testing building structures in situ • 021-IL: Impact loading on building • 022-AT: Accelerated tests
construction • 119-TCE: Avoidance of thermal cracking at early ages • 120-MRS: Membrane roofing systems • 121-
• 023-GP: Gypsum plasters • 024-BW: Load-bearing walls and masonry • 025-PEM: Preservation of natural stone
DRG: Guidance for demolition and re-use of concrete and masonry • 122-MLC: Microcracking and lifetime
monuments • 026-GM: Granular materials • 027-EVS: Evaluation of external vertical façades • 028-MIM: Moisture
performance of concrete • 123-MME: Use of microstructural models and expert systems for cementitious materials
insulating materials • 029-PSP: Pore structure and properties of materials • 030-TE: Testing equipment • 031-
• 124-SRC: Repair strategies for concrete structures damaged by steel corrosion • 125-DT: Design by testing •
PCM: Performance criteria for materials • 032-RCA: Resistance of concrete to chemical attack • 033-AC: Analysis
126-IPT: In-place testing of hardened concrete • 127-MS: Masonry materials and structures • 129-MTH: Test
of fresh and hardened concrete • 034-APB: Ageing of polymers in building • 035-PMB: Methods of predicting
methods for mechanical properties of concrete at high temperatures • 130-CSL: Calculation methods for service
moisture conditions in building materials and components • 036-RDL: Long-term random dynamic loading of
life design of concrete structures • 131-ONM: Testing methods for characterizing old and new mortars • 132-MGI:
concrete structures • 037-DRC: Demolition and reuse of concrete • 038-AAR: Ageing, appearance and restoration
Geometrical and mechanical imperfections of metal components and strucures • 133-TF: Fracture of timber • 135-
of materials • 039-BH: Winter concreting • 040-TPC: Testing of precast concrete elements • 041-HOL: Holography
MHC: High cycle fatigue behaviour of metallic materials, joints and structural components • 136-NDI: Non-
in testing models of structures • 042-CEA: Properties of concrete at early ages • 043-CND: Combined non-
destructive inspection of materials and structures • 137-CS: Composite structures • 138-MTW: Test methods for
destructive testing of concrete • 044-PHT: Properties of materials at high temperatures • 045-LTO: Long-term
thin-walled metal structures and members • 139-DBS: Durability of building sealants • 140-TSL: Prediction of
observation of structures • 046-FST: Fatigue of steel temperature effects • 047-SM: Synthetic membranes • 048-
service life of building materials and components • 141-SSM: Stainless steel as building material • 142-MCL:
FC: Testing of ferrocement • 049-TFR: Testing methods for fibre reinforced cement-based composites • 050-FMC:
Testing of metallic structural materials for determining stress-strain relations under cyclic loading •
Fracture mechanics of concrete • 051-ALC: Light-weight aerated concrete • 052-RAC: Resin adherence to concrete
143-QSC: Quality assessment of sprayed concrete • 144-GMP: Geomenbranes — mechanical and physical testing •
• 053-MTC: Multi-axial testing of concrete • 054-PIC: Polymer impregnated concrete • 055-CCA: Corrosion of
145-WSM: Workability of special concrete mixes • 146-TCF: Tightness of concrete with respect to fluids • 147-
galvanized steel tap-water piping • 056-MHM: Hydrocarbon materials • 057-TSB: Testing of timber structures and
FMB: Fracture mechanics applications to anchorage and bond • 148-SSC: Test methods for the strain softening
building boards • 058-VPM: Aging of monument stones • 059-TPM: Treatment and protection of monuments • 060-CSC:
response of concrete • 149-HTS: Diagnosis and repair of historic load-bearing timber structures • 150-ECM:
Corrosion of steel in concrete • 061-SLB: Effects of seismic loading on building materials • 062-SFC: Soiling
Efficiency of concrete mixers • 151-APC: Adhesion technology in concrete engineering — physical and chemical
and cleaning of façades • 063-LBM: Laterite-based materials • 064-BT: Bearing transfers by joints and
aspects • 152-PBM: Performance of bituminous materials • 154-EMC: Electrochemical techniques for measuring
interfaces • 065-MDB: The dynamic behavior of concrete structures • 066-BJS: Building joint seals • 067-FAB:
metallic corrosion • 157-PRC: Systems to prevent reflective cracking on pavement • 158-AHC: The role of
Use of fly-ash in building • 068-MMH: Mathematical modelling of cement hydratation • 069-MMC: Mathematical
admixtures in high performance concrete • 159-ETC: Engineering of the interfacial transition zone in
modelling of creep and shrinkage of concrete • 071-PSL: Prediction of service life of building materials and
cementitious composites • 160-MLN: Methodology for life prediction of concrete structures in nuclear power
components • 072-SMS: Stochastic methods in material and structural engeneering • 073-SBC: Use of siliceous by-
plants • 161-GMC: Modelling the behaviour of concrete in service: a guide for the engineer • 162-TDF: Test and
products in cement and concrete • 074-THT: Test methods for high temperature properties • 075-SLR: Single layer
design methods for steel fibre reinforced concrete • 163-TPZ: Interfacial transition zone and properties of
roofing • 076-LUM: Load bearing masonry • 077-RRT: Reciprocal recognition of test results • 078-MCA:
transfer • COM: Characterization of old mortars with respect to their repair • CSD: Data bank of concrete creep
Recommended practice for aerated concrete based on RILEM testing methods • 079-PAC: Phase analysis of cement •
and shrinkage • CSH: The structure of CSH • EBM: Mechanics of earth as a building material • ECB: Environmental
080-TMS: Tension modulus of prestressing steel stands • 081-LCP: Load bearing concrete panels and assemblies •
criteria for building products • EDM: Environmental design methods in materials and structural engineering •
082-PGP: Properties of gypsum plaster • 083-CUS: Fundamental mechanical properties of metals • 084-AAC:
EID: Systematics of the environmental impact database of building materials • IDC: Internal damage of concrete
Application of admixtures to concrete • 085-TAC: Test methods for chemical admixtures for concrete • 086-PCW:
due to frost action • ISA: Internal sulfate attack • LPC: Long-term performance characteristics of fibre cement
Protective coating for wood • 087-LAC: Lightweight aggregates for concrete • 088-TPP: Testing of plastic pipes
composites • MMM: Computer modelling of mechanical behaviour of masonry structures • MTE: Test methods for load
• 089-FMT: Fracture mechanics of concrete—test methods • 091-CRL: Guidelines for cement and concrete reference
transferring metalwork used in timber engineering • QFS: Size effect and scaling of quasibrittle fracture •
laboratories • 093-ES: Expert systems for materials and structures • 094-CHC: Concrete for hot countries • 095-
QIC: Qualitative identification of clinkers and cement • RMS: Roofing membranes and systems • SCC: Self
PPC: Physical properties of precast concrete elements • 096-EB: Earth construction • 097-GCR: Applications of
compacting concrete • SLM: Computer bases on service life methodology • SRM: Sustainable application of mineral
geotextiles to crack prevention in roads • 098-PDE: Probabilistic methods in experimental studies • 099-TRC:
raw materials in construction.
Measurement of temperature rise in concrete after setting • 100-TSL: Prediction techniques of service life •
101-BAT: Bitumens and asphalt testing • 102-AFC: Ageing and durability of fibre concrete • 103-MGH: Mechanical
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A mission: to transfer knowledge.
RILEM’s international renown is based not only
on the conferences and workshops it organises,
but also in large part on its editorial policy.
The journal Materials and Structures
is its flagship publication.
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6
7
8
9
workshops
knowledge
and
exceptional
RILEM
organises
or
sponsors
conferences
and
with the objective of collecting, producing and transmitting
information.
opportunities
to
These
events
exchange
provide
information.
association
They
members
offer
experts
with
and
The
journal
experimental
research
pertaining
building
to
papers
and
on
tests
materials
and
structures. These papers provide their
institutions the possibility of working together at the international level.
authors
Conferences have been organised by the association since its foundation. The list
scientific
of proceedings of these events features more than 110 titles. 10
Structures
The editorial policy
publishes
the
with
recognition
by
the
Materials and
community.
is published in France, under
responsibility
of
the
Secretary
of the association is supported by Materials
General. An Editorial Board defines and
and Structures,
a high-level bilingual scientific periodical.
Materials and
monitors editorial policy. A Scientific
Structures
provides a forum where leading scientists can express themselves and
Committee
evaluates
all
the
papers
publish the results of their research. It is also an important medium for publishing
submitted for publication in the journal.
the work carried out by the association itself: above all, the work of the TCs, but
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also RILEM-organised scientific events (conferences, workshops, symposia). RILEM
Recommendations, in particular, are published in the journal.
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Materials and Structures (Matériaux
et Constructions). 1997, 30th year,
published today by our subsidiary.
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Dr Abderrahim Acharhabi, Laboratoire Public d’Essais
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Prof. Christopher L. Page, University of Aston Department of Civil Engineering,
et d’Études (LPEE), Maroc
United Kingdom
Le LPEE a rejoint la RILEM pour être informé des développements dans le domaine des
Having succeeded Dr Ivan Dunstan in 1995 as National Delegate for the United
matériaux, des structures et de la réglementation, et pour découvrir ce réseau d’échange
Kingdom, the most significant event in which I have participated was the 50th General
d’informations, d’organisation d’ateliers et de séminaires, atout important en matière de
Council held at the Building Research Institute, Garston, U.K. in September 1996.
transfert technologique. La RILEM m’a permis de mener mes travaux avec plus de
RILEM has made an outstanding contribution to the development of academic and
compétence ; ainsi, à défaut de normalisation, les prescriptions des comités RILEM m’ont
industrial collaboration in the field of materials and structures in the U.K., through the
souvent aidé à dépasser certaines difficultés.
work of its Technical Committees. Its capacity to respond effectively to the challenges that lie
L’une des principales missions du LPEE consiste à promouvoir et à réaliser des projets de
ahead was well illustrated by the BRE-RILEM seminar on “Sustainable Use of Materials”.
recherche dans le secteur du BTP : programme autoroutier, infrastructures portuaires,
grands barrages, 200 000 logements économiques, réalisations définies dans le programme
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Dr Stelios Kolias, National Technical University of Athens, Highways Laboratory
décennal de recherche du Conseil supérieur d’orientation de la recherche.
Some decades ago, the RILEM Recommendations on concrete were the first input for the
Ma participation à la vie de la RILEM est très active, participation aux travaux,
preparation of our national Concrete Specifications. Nowadays, RILEM Committee
représentation de l’association au niveau national... Je garde de chaque réunion, grâce à
Reports and RILEM Recommendations continue to be the basis of any new national
la diversité des actions menées par le bureau et le secrétaire général, un souvenir différent
specification or recommendation and of many research projects. They are a major part of
et toujours très attachant.
the invaluable contribution made by RILEM to my country.
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Dr Damijana Dimic (Ms), AHC—Slovenian National Building and Civil
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O. Univ. Prof. Dr Ulrich Schneider, Austria
Engineering Institute, Slovenia
Austria is a small country with a long tradition in building materials technology and
Slovenia is a small country, and therefore to a considerable extent dependent on
testing. We are very much in support of RILEM because of its technical jurisdiction and
internationally-available technical knowledge. Due to RILEM’s important role on a
extensive efforts in the field of materials testing and structures. We appreciate the role of
world-wide scale, particularly in the co-ordination and unification of testing activities,
RILEM as an international body in those fields, especially the evaluation and
the cooperation of Slovenia’s experts and testing institutes in RILEM’s work represents an
distribution of technical knowledge. We congratulate RILEM on celebrating its
important contribution to the development of Slovenia’s testing and research capabilities
50th anniversary and wish you all the best for the forthcoming years.
in the fields of building and civil engineering.
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scientific community. • The recommendations developed by the association are not standards. Rather they propose to research labora-
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tories a scientific basis for characterising materials which is accepted by the community.
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• RILEM Recommendations present testing methods developed by the TCs. Their publication makes them available to the
• Many of these recommendations have been translated and adapted by international standardisation bodies as a basis for their work,
such as ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) or CEN (Comité européen de normalisation).
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Prof. Hernani S. Sobral, Federal University of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil
researchers to publish and become known. Recommendations are a continuous chapter in
Thirty-five years ago, I joined RILEM, on the advice of Professor F. L. Carneiro,
the journal; after becoming final, they may later be collected in a book.
Brazilian researcher, leading engineer and professor, and at present Honorary Member
Since 1986, there has been a regular series of books produced in conjunction with
of the association. Since that time, I have had precious help from its publications:
symposia and workshops. Over the years, their titles reflect the development of research
the journal Materials and Structures, symposium and workshop proceedings and
and modelling. Their layout and publishing have become very professional. These
recommendations, which make known in my country the most advanced research on
Proceedings collect papers from many authors, whereas the RILEM Reports are prepared
materials and structures.
only by members of RILEM Technical Committees. Such reports are often concerned with
During four years, as Vice-President and President of the RILEM Latin American Group,
the state-of-the-art in a given field and provide a very welcome source of comprehensive
I organised three seminars on low-cost housing, teaching about materials for construction
information. Finally, Newsletters regularly inform about RILEM events and people.
and structures.
In my opinion, all these types of RILEM publications have grown up. They form a
A National Delegate to Brazil since 1982, I organised the RILEM 2nd International
cornerstone in the academic and professional community of construction materials.
Symposium on “Vegetable Plants and their Fibres as Building Materials”, Salvador,
I for one would not like to miss them.
Brazil, September 1990, the proceedings of which were published by Chapman and Hall,
London.
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Prof. Sandor Popovics, U.S.A.
I joined RILEM in 1962 because RILEM published the type of research that was being
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Prof. Dr Ing. Hans-Wolf Reinhardt, Chair of Construction Materials of Stuttgart
neglected at time in the U.S.A. Since then, my RILEM-related activities have
University and Managing Director of Otto-Graf-Institute, Stuttgart, Germany
concentrated on writing. My first paper was published in the RILEM Bulletin no. 16 in
ALL TYPES OF PUBLICATIONS OF RILEM HAVE GROWN UP
1962, the last one in the Proceedings of the RILEM Symposium on Diagnosis of Concrete
There is a cluster of publications coming from RILEM: the journal Materials and
Structures in 1996. Altogether, 20 of my papers have appeared in RILEM publications.
Structures, RILEM Recommendations, Symposia Proceedings, Technical Committee
I know RILEM has helped me in my research, and based on the number of researchers
Reports, Newsletters.
who used my RILEM papers as references, I like to think that my activities have
All serve a special aim. Materials and Structures is a platform for RILEM members and
contributed, to a small extent, to the success of RILEM.
other researchers to present and discuss the latest research developments. Unlike the typical
journal for the structural engineer wishing to be informed on computations and striking
structures, the RILEM journal focuses on understanding the behaviour of materials and
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the structures of which they are made. The journal is an excellent means for young
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A
WORLD-WIDE
network
OF EXPERTS
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ˇ U.S.A.,
Prof. Dr Zdenek P.ˇ Bazant,
RILEM Fellow
Excellence above all.
The 50th anniversary of RILEM is a moment
It is RILEM’s objective to gather together
the most eminent specialists throughout the
for reflection on the past.
world in the fields of building materials
After 50 years, we can say that the vision of
and structures. Aiming for excellence in all
RILEM founder and my mentor, Robert
its activities, RILEM awards two recognised
L’Hermite, has finally been fulfilled. From its
distinctions annually.
beginnings as, at first, a mainly French and
then primarily a European association,
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Each year,
the Robert L’Hermite Medal
is awarded to an
author of less than 40 years — not necessarily a member of the association — who has
ROBERT L’HERMITE MEDALLISTS
RILEM has finally become the most important
(former RILEM Medal)
world-wide organisation of researchers in
made a written scientific contribution of outstanding quality in research on
• Dr M. SOSORO (1997) • Dr P. ROSSI (1996)
the field of civil engineering materials and
materials and structures.
• Dr B. MENG (1995) • Prof. G. GUINEA (1994)
their structural applications.
• Dr A. NONAT (1993) • Dr E. J. GARBOCZI (1992)
Compared to the situation half a century ago,
• Dr E. STANG (1991) • Dr L.VANDEWALLE (1990)
the analysis of structures, taking into account
• Dr F. de LARRARD (1989) • Prof. L. TAERWE
real, experimentally-determined material
(1988) • Dr J. G. M. VAN MIER (1987)
properties and their sophisticated models, has
• Dr C. ANDRADE (1986) • Prof. J. M. RIGO (1984)
become possible due to the vast expansion of
The authors published in Materials and Structures are
• Dr C. L. PAGE (1983) • Prof. A. CARPINTERI
computational capabilities. This has greatly
the natural
“reservoir” for candidates for the Robert L’Hermite Medal. In
(1982) • Dr Y. W. MAI (1981) • Dr S. P. SHAH (1980)
elevated the importance of materials research.
addition, the National Delegates may propose other authors who meet the criteria
• Dr G. MASARANI (1979) • Dr G. FAGERLUND
This trend will no doubt continue, and
for the award. The medal is awarded each year by a jury composed of three persons:
(1978) • Prof. T. JAVOR (1977) • Prof. F. H. WITT-
RILEM is well placed to play a dominant role
— the Chairman of the Coordinating Committee (CC);
ˇ
MANN (1976) • Dr Z. P. BAZANT
(1975)
in this field during the next half century.
— the Chairman of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC);
• Dr I. FACAOARU (1974) • Prof. S. KAJFASZ
— a member-at-large elected by the General Council.
(1973) • Dr B. WARRIS (1972) • Prof. L. M.
A first medal was awarded in 1967 to Professor Ferdinand
Campus,
one of RILEM’s founder members. The Robert L’Hermite Medal was so-named
in 1981, after one of the founders of RILEM. Since 1970, twenty-seven scientists
have received this award.
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MACHADO (1971) • Dr M. MAMILLAN (1970) •
Prof. F. CAMPUS (1967).
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Dr Carmen Andrade (Ms.) (Spain)
Director of the “Eduardo Torroja” Institute
of Construction Sciences,
RILEM Fellow 1996, Robert L’Hermite
Medal 1986
I have a doctorate in Industrial Chemistry.
Created in 1993 by the General Council, the honorary title of
RILEM Fellow
RILEM also distinguishes
Honorary
is bestowed upon RILEM Senior members having made exceptional contributions to
Members.
RILEM in their capacities as research scientist, engineer, technical leader or
rendered
educator. RILEM Fellows are selected from the past or acting chairmen of RILEM
association — for example, having success-
Technical Committees or Standing Committees and must be under the age of 60 when
fully chaired the work of several TCs, or
nominated. 14
having
I am the Director of the “Eduardo Torroja”
Institute of Construction Sciences and a
These are persons having
exceptional
Research Professor at the Consejo Superior de
services
to
the
Investigaciones Cientificas of Spain.
I am also currently the President of the
European Union of Technical Agreement in
contributed
to
giving
a
new
Construction (UEATC).
orientation to the association.
The study of the corrosion of steel in concrete
was the subject of my Ph.D. dissertation
RILEM FELLOWS
HONORARY MEMBERS
and I am still trying to understand all the
ˇ
ˇ P. BAZANT
Dr Carmen ANDRADE • Prof. Zdenek
• Prof. Luigia BINDA • Prof. Ario CECCOTTI
Prof. F. L. CARNEIRO (BRAZIL) • Prof. T. H. ERIS-
• Dr Louis FRANCKEN • Mr Hermann FRITZ • Prof. Tibor JAVOR • Dr Sidney MINDESS
MANN (SWITZERLAND) • Mr M. FICKELSON
• Prof. Yoshihiko OHAMA • Prof. Dr-Ing. Hans Wolf REINHARDT • Prof. Alpo RANTA-MAUNUS
(FRANCE) • Prof. E. GIANGRECO (ITALY)
• Prof. Raymundo RIVERA-VILLARREAL • Prof. Peter SCHIESSL • Prof. Surendra P. SHAH • Dr Åke
• Dr A. HÖNIG (CZECH REPUBLIC) • Prof. C.
SKARENDAHL.
JAEGERMANN (ISRAEL) • Prof. P. A. O. JAUHO
mechanisms involved.
My first contact with RILEM came in 1982
when I joined RILEM TC 60-CSC
(Corrosion of Steel in Concrete), chaired by
Dr Schießl. I was also a member of
(FINLAND) • Prof. P. C. KREIJGER (NETHER-
TC 124-SRC, also chaired by Dr Schießl.
LANDS) • Mr P. NERENST (DENMARK) • Dr C. D.
At present, I am the chairlady of TC 154POMEROY (UNITED KINGDOM) • Prof. Dr T. P.
EMC. After being awarded the Robert
TASSIOS (GREECE) • Prof. Dr Ing. K. WESCHE
L’Hermite Medal in 1986, I became a
(GERMANY) • Dr J. R. WRIGHT (USA).
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member and was later chairlady of the TAC
until 1992. In 1994, I joined the CC, of
which I became chairlady in 1996.
A prestigious history.
RILEM’s first fifty years have been marked
by the personalities and determination of
the founder members, and by the presidents
who have headed the association.
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“La mémoire a ses fêtes, ce qui s’appelle commémorer, et la tradition du jubilé est bien celle d’une fête de la mémoire, à
de directeurs de laboratoire pour se convertir en une organisation ouverte à l’industrie comme à la recherche. C’était
laquelle je me réjouis de pouvoir encore participer avec les quelques lignes qui suivent, ne serait-ce que pour me rappeler ma
préparer l’avenir — et celui-ci s’obscurcissait déjà au moment où l’on célébrait le trentième anniversaire de la Réunion,
longue liaison avec la RILEM, quand elle va fêter ses cinquante ans.
à Budapest, en 1977. Jusque-là, la RILEM s’était accommodée d’une présidence annuelle plus honorifique qu’effective.
C’est un étrange exercice que d’interroger le passé pour en tirer quelque lueur sur l’avenir, et déjà le dixième anniversaire de la
La prémonition de temps incertains incitait à concéder au Président la durée qui lui permettrait de jouer son rôle de
Réunion en avait été le prétexte. Comme les garants de cet avenir, dans une plaquette alors publiée, se retrouvaient les visages
leader, et à rechercher un nouvel équilibre des rôles et des fonctions dans un souci de performance. Cette réforme fut
de tous ceux qui avaient donné à la RILEM existence et excellence, les L’Hermite, Campus, Ros, Colonnetti, Olszak, Glanville,
accomplie en 1979, à Rio de Janeiro.
Torroja, Lea, Granholm, Rüsch, Lobry de Bruyn, Bechyne, Dutron... Tous hommes de science, de talent et de caractère.
Les temps incertains étaient venus — ou plutôt, la certitude de restrictions budgétaires toujours plus sévères dans les
Il faut dire que ceux-là qui avaient répondu à l’invitation de Robert L’Hermite dix ans auparavant, n’étaient venus à Paris
domaines de la recherche et des relations internationales. La contribution financière de la Fédération Nationale du
que pour renouer des contacts interrompus par la guerre et n’avaient sans doute pas dans l’esprit de créer une association.
Bâtiment de France, sur laquelle la RILEM avait en grand partie vécu, se réduisait, et, en 1987, elle ne pouvait plus
C’est à l’issue de leur rencontre que la RILEM est née — paradoxalement de la mémoire que l’on gardait de l’AIEM,
compter que sur ses seules ressources. Les questions se posaient dans l’urgence : comment mieux répondre aux besoins
l’Association Internationale des Essais de Matériaux, qui n’avait pas survécu à la guerre. L’avenir s’est nourri de ce regret.
de ses membres ? Comment répondre aux besoins de l’industrie ? Ce sont bien les questions qui ont déterminé la création
Mais si l’on s’est inspiré de l’AIEM, on a toutefois adapté ses principes à une pratique nouvelle, moins pesante, plus libre,
d’un Comité Consultatif de Gestion et d’une catégorie de membres industriels au cours de la décennie 1977-1987.
excluant les grands congrès d’antan pour privilégier les colloques de spécialistes dont la RILEM a produit le modèle.
Mais, voici que je me demande : est-ce que l’évolution de la RILEM des vingt dernières années la conduit à devenir,
Les adaptations successives qui ont permis à la RILEM de remplir sa mission, et peut-être de durer, semblent avoir suivi,
principalement, une “agence de service” ? Par une sorte de myopie, j’ai une vue beaucoup moins nette de ce qui est plus
à peu près, les décennies. La décision prise à Mexico, en 1966, de rénover une structure qui se sclérosait, est à l’origine
proche. Et peut-être, aussi, que je me sens maintenant — c’est dans la nature humaine — bien plus près des temps
de la réforme conçue par J. Stork et N.M. Plum, et que ce dernier a conduite à son terme avec M. Rocha et R. Shalon.
anciens de la Réunion. Je préfère donc me retirer derrière une simple question, que les organisations telles que la RILEM
Nous leur devons notre Comité de Coordination aussi bien que notre Comité Consultatif Technique, et le remplacement
ne peuvent cesser de se poser : comment satisfaire à des demandes spécifiques sans cesser d’œuvrer pour l’intérêt général
progressif de lourdes commissions permanentes par de petits groupes de travail à durée déterminée par les objectifs à
et demeurer ainsi fidèle à sa vocation ?”
Maurice Fickelson,
atteindre. Une autre époque commençait, où la RILEM allait perdre son caractère de club assez fermé de chercheurs et
Membre d’honneur
Da FONSECA COSTA, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) • G. HANSEN, Copenhagen (Denmark) • E. TORROJA, Madrid (Spain) • M. P. WHITE, US
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Army (United States) • R. L’HERMITE, Paris (France) • F. LEA, Garston-Watford (United Kingdom)
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Participants at the RILEM founders meeting: • S. A. DELPECH, Buenos Aires, Argentina • F. CAMPUS, Liege, Belgium • E. L.
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• W. GLANVILLE, West Drayton (United Kingdom) • J.-L. BIENFAIT, Amsterdam (The Netherlands) • G. COLONNETTI, Rome (Italy)
• W. OLSZAK, Cracow (Poland) • M. ROCHA, Lisbon (Portugal) • E. FORSLIND, Stockholm (Sweden) • M. ROS, Zurich (Switzerland)
• S. BECHYNE, Prague (Czechoslovakia).
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Prof. Dr Yoshihiko Ohama, Japan
Since I joined RILEM for the first time at the
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From June 17 to 20, 1947,
upon the invitation of Robert L’Hermite,
Approval of a Long Range Plan for
International Symposium on Adhesion
Director of the “Laboratoires du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics de Paris”, a group
RILEM at Brno, proposed by Dr James R.
between Polymers and Concrete, I have
of laboratory directors met in Paris. They represented fifteen different nations
Wright in 1981 at Casablanca.
participated in RILEM by joining or chairing
and their goal was to renew international relations which had been interrupted by
1987:
Technical Committees 52-RAC, 105-CPC,
the war. From this goal RILEM was born. In meetings which followed — in Italy, then
on the occasion of the association’s 40th
113-CPT, 151-APC and 156-CPD and by
in Switzerland — a structure was defined for international cooperation between
anniversary.
organising workshops. Such participation in
institutions for testing and research on materials and structures.
1987:
the association has brought me many good
First RILEM Congress in Versailles,
RILEM Strategic Workshop: Madrid I-
“New Prospects for RILEM”.
friends in the fields of construction materials
From RILEM’s rich past, a few key dates:
1992:
research, and enriched my professional life.
1947:
II- “New Prospects for RILEM”.
The best memory for me since joining the
association is receiving the distinction of
Founders meeting, on the initiative of Robert L’Hermite (June 20, 1947).
RILEM Strategic Workshop: Madrid
1951:
Publication of the first RILEM Bulletin (of which 44 issues were published).
1994:
1954:
Adoption, at Trondheim (Norway), of the Statutes and Bylaws of the association.
RILEM Technical Recommendations.
1956:
Creation of the first Technical Committee, 01-CW (Winter Concreting), chaired
1994:
First edition of the Compendium of
Key
objectives
RILEM Fellow, which was awarded to me at
established
for
by N.P. Plum. Task: to gather information and promote research on the properties of
RILEM, under the impetus of Mr Jacques
concrete and winter concreting. (To date, there have been 181 TCs.)
Baron.
1959:
1996:
First issue of the new series RILEM Bulletin (of which 37 issues were
RILEM on Internet:
published).
http://www.rilem.ens-cachan.fr
1966:
1997:
Launching of the association’s internal reform, in Mexico. Finalisation of
the existing structure was completed in 1969.
1968:
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1983:
Creation
of
RILEM
Publications
SARL, a subsidiary of RILEM.
First issue of Materials and Structures. (As of September 1997, 201 issues
have been published).
Thirty-eight
1971:
different nationalities have presided
First meeting in Buenos Aires. The involvement of Latin America furnished an
persons
having
thirty
important contingent of members as a result of this meeting.
over
1977:
Gustavo Colonetti (Italy), founder member
The association celebrates its 30th anniversary in Budapest. A commemorative
brochure is published.
1949: Finalisation, in Zurich, of the cement testing method developed by the task group “Cement and Concrete”, created in 1948
by Robert l’Hermite and Raoul Dutron, still well known today as the “RILEM CEMBUREAU” method. • 1955: First meeting of RILEM in
Morocco, on the invitation of J. Delarue, Director of the Casablanca Laboratory. • 1960: First meeting in the Middle East, at Haifa (Israel),
under the presidency of Professor Shalon.
RILEM’s
fortunes,
from
Professor
of the association, to Professor Folker
the 50th General Council Meeting in United
Kingdom, in September 1996.
Wittmann (Switzerland), whose mandate ends in 1997, the year of the 50th anniversary.
in an attempt to instil some discipline into the overlapping activities of the disparate
The President, as well as the Vice-President, are elected for three years by the
bodies. I was honoured to become the first President of this new Committee, CCC, the
General Council, the decision-making body of the association. The President
“Concrete Coordinating Committee”. It was difficult to coordinate the activities of the
presides over meetings of the General Council and of the Bureau, the executive body
diverse bodies, since they had different aims and priorities and were also competing with
of the association. He maintains the right to sit in the Bureau for three years
one another for prestige and support. However, we had many friendly, valuable and
after ending his mandate as President. The nominations for President and Vice-
necessary exchanges. Regretfully, the CCC has now been disbanded, but I hope RILEM
President are proposed by a Nominating Committee formed of the Bureau and the
will find other ways to achieve closer collaboration between those working in the concrete
chairmen of the Standing Committees. The election of the Vice-President takes place
field.
at the General Council meeting during which the new President assumes office. 18
Later, I gained from my involvement with the “Coordinating Committee”, responsible for
stimulating and monitoring the work of all the Technical Committees. As there are often
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Dr C. D. Pomeroy, United Kingdom
50 or more active Committees, the work load of the CC is very heavy, but it was a
Like-minded people have always grouped together to form Guilds (as in medieval times)
pleasure to work with the small team reviewing the work in progress. The greatest strength
or societies where ideas could be exchanged in a friendly atmosphere. Standards were set to
of RILEM has been the structure of the TCs which have precise objectives and a limited
ensure that the highest levels of craftsmanship were not only preserved, but also improved.
time to complete their tasks. The limited terms of CC membership did much to maintain
RILEM has continued these traditions for construction materials, bringing together
the impetus of the work and, once again, introduced me to some wonderful friends.
specialists from across the world, fostering friendships and providing a forum where
I gained so many benefits from my involvement within the family of RILEM. I made
mutual problems can be aired.
friends from every continent. I enjoyed my visits to numerous countries, to the laboratories
Concrete has always been an important construction material. Many years ago, I was
and to the cultural centres where meetings were held. I hope in some small way I have
invited to join the “Concrete Permanent Committee” (14-CPC), which had established a
been able to repay RILEM for the benefits I received. In my retirement, I have been
wide range of recommended testing methods for cement and concrete. Later, when I had
grateful to be invited to contribute to the discussions of the Technical Advisory Committee
become the Committee President, the Bureau and the General Council decided that this
as they plan for the future. I thank everyone with whom I collaborated in RILEM and
Committee should have a new “mission”. The Committee was broadened and delegates
wish them all an enjoyable and successful future.
were invited from other international associations (e.g. CEB, CIB, CEMBUREAU, etc.)
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The 38 Presidents of RILEM
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Prof. Elio Giangreco, Département Analyse et Conception des Structures,
• 1994-1997: Prof. Dr. Folker H. Wittmann (Switzerland). Prof. Wittmann was born in 1936 in Karlsruhe, Germany. In
Université de Naples Federico II, Italie
1988, he was named professor of building materials at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH), after
C’est en 1953 que se situe mon premier contact avec la RILEM, grâce à une bourse
having held the same position at Delft University and the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. He chaired TCs
d’études de cette jeune association que Robert L’Hermite a bien voulu me faire attribuer
50-FMC and 78-AHC. For many years he was the RILEM Delegate to Switzerland. He was awarded the Robert L’Hermite
pour un court stage à Madrid, auprès de l’institut dirigé par Eduardo Torroja.
Medal in 1976. • 1991-1994: Prof.Torben Christen Hansen (Denmark). Born in 1933 in Denmark, since 1967 he has been
A mon retour, j’ai eu la chance de représenter mon pays à la réunion de Casablanca.
professor of building materials at the Technical University of Denmark. He is an ad hoc member of the World Bank panel of
J’ai ainsi fait la connaissance de la plupart des fondateurs de la RILEM, que j’ai ensuite
experts on the Jamuna Bridge in Bangladesh. Prof. Hansen is the RILEM Delegate to Denmark. • 1988-1991: Dr Ivan
revus à l’occasion d’autres rencontres. Je me souviens, comme si c’était hier, d’avoir
Dunstan (United Kingdom). Dr Dunstan was a RILEM Delegate to the United Kingdom and Director General of the British
apprécié la classe et la qualité de ces personnalités qui avaient, d’un côté, l’expérience
Standards Institution. As a member of the RILEM Management Advisory Group, Dr Dunstan took a particular interest in
et la sagesse d’une autre génération et, d’un autre côté, l’intuition et l’enthousiasme
long-range planning and the role of regional and national groups. • 1985-1988: Prof. Elio Giangreco (Italy). Prof. E.
pour un futur déjà commencé. Entré dans ce club, je me suis retrouvé, quelques années
Giangreco has been present at RILEM from the very beginning: as representative for the Italian Delegate of RILEM, he
après, membre d’une association internationale qui participait activement, dans un
participated in the Bureau meeting attended by the main founder members of RILEM. Most of Prof. Giangreco’s career has
contexte mondial en évolution, au progrès et à la diffusion des connaissances scientifiques
been within the Universita degli Studi di Napoli, where he is director of the Instituto di Tecnica delle Construzioni. • 1982-
et techniques “de pointe” dans le domaine des matériaux et des structures.
1985: Dr James R. Wright (U.S.A.). Now retired, he was Deputy Director of the National Engineering Laboratory (NIST)
La grande réforme de la fin des années soixante a marqué la prise de conscience du rôle
from 1978 to 1985. He has been a RILEM Honorary Member since 1985. His fields of expertise are organic chemistry,
qui revenait à la RILEM et le congrès de Versailles, en 1987, a démontré d’une façon
surface chemistry, photochemistry and technical management. • 1979-1982: Prof. Theodor H. Erismann (Switzerland).
significative la synergie entre la science des matériaux et le génie des structures.
Born in 1921, Prof. Erismann is now retired. He was President of EMPA (Federal Laboratory for Materials Testing and
Research). Besides his activities as Delegate and Treasurer (1970-1988), he took part in RILEM’s reorganisation in 1979.
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Prof. Torben C. Hansen, RILEM past-President, Denmark
• 1979: Prof. Fernando L. Carneiro (Brazil). Now retired, Prof. Carneiro was Director of the Department of Applied
The most significant development in RILEM in the past decade has been the
Mechanics of the Engineering Faculty of Rio de Janeiro and President of the association’s Latin American Group. The
strengthening of all aspects of the organisation such as the Secretariat General, the budget,
concrete test method prepared by Prof. Carneiro and presented by Prof. Fonseca Seca at the founders meeting of RILEM in
the publications policy and user-friendliness. In my opinion, RILEM is now in the best
1947 is universally known as the “Brazilian test method”. • 1978: Dr Theodossius P. Tassios (Greece). Born in 1930,
possible position to serve its membership well into the next century. On a national level,
Dr Tassios is a professor at the National Technical University of Athens. Recognised world-wide as an expert (UNESCO, EEC,
RILEM has continued to serve its members in the best way, by making their participation
etc.), he is also an international consultant. • 1977: Dr R. Tobias (Hungary). • 1976: Prof. P. C. Kreijger (Netherlands).
possible in a number of technical committees on topics of immediate importance.
Born in 1923, Prof. Kreijger retired in 1984. He still acts as a scientific research expert for the Dutch Committee Reporting
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FONDATION, REFONDATION
Robert L’Hermite a été le fondateur de la
on Environmental Effects. He served the Dutch section of RILEM from 1958 and was a RILEM Delegate for 14 years. •
Materials of the Turkish State Highways Organisation. He also
1975: Dr B. Steele (United Kingdom). • 1974: Prof. E. Giangreco (Italy). • 1973: Prof. Eng. Dimiter Vatchev Ivanov
trained engineers at the Middle East Technical University of
(Bulgaria). A professor at the Concrete and Reinforcement Department of the Building Research Institute (NISI, Sofia),
Ankara. • 1964: Prof. Boris Grigorievitch Skramtaev
Prof. Vatchev Ivanov retired in 1986. He produced more than 80 scientific publications. Prof. Vatchev Ivanov died in 1994
(Russia). Prof. Skramtaev was born in 1905 in Russia. He
in Sofia. • 1972: Dr James R. Wright (USA). • 1971: Prof. Simon A. Delpech (Argentina). Prof. Delpech took part in the
obtained his civil engineering diploma in 1926 and moved to
founders meeting of RILEM. In 1963, he organised in Buenos Aires the first meeting of the Latin American Group, of which
Moscow in 1931, where he pursued scientific, teaching and
he was named President. Prof. Delpech died in 1984. • 1970: Prof. Georg Wästlund (Sweden). Prof. Wästlund was
social activities. In 1960, he turned to work on the calculation
appointed professor of bridge construction at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, in 1941 at the age of 36. An
of concrete cooling in winter, methods of winter concreting, etc.
essential part of his professional career was devoted to concrete. He died in 1980. • 1969: Prof. Ing. Dan Dumitrescu
• 1963: Prof. Waclaw Olszak (Poland). Prof. Olszak began his
(Romania). Prof. Dumitrescu was born in 1925. In recognition of his achievements at the Bucarest Structures Institute, he
scientific activities in the early twenties in the fields of
was appointed Director of the Institute in 1956. Since its foundation, Prof. Dumitrescu has presided over the Commission of
structural mechanics, strength of materials and theory of
Structures and Materials Testing of the Romanian National Council of Engineers and Technicians. • 1968: Prof. Dr Ing.
elasticity. He was a co-founder of RILEM. Elected a member
Alfred Hütter (Germany). Prof. Hütter was appointed professor at Dresden University, where he was awarded the Chair for
of the Polish Academy of Sciences in 1956, he was one of the
Building Materials and Strength of Materials in 1963. He acted as the RILEM National Delegate to the former German
organizers of the Polish Society of Theoretical and Applied
Democratic Republic. • 1967: Dr Robert L’Hermite (France). A founder of RILEM, Robert L’Hermite was the veritable
Mechanics. Prof. Olszak died in 1980. • 1962: Mr Edvard
moving force of the Association. He had a great taste for research, seeking to know and to understand. An engineer, but above
Amstutz (Switzerland). Born in 1903, Mr Amstutz was in
all a physicist, he moved from the resistance of materials to materials science, from the mechanics of solids to the
charge of the Federal Materials Testing Laboratory (EMPA)
thermodynamics of porous media. In so doing, he contributed to advancing knowledge about the complex material which is
at Zurich. In 1959, he was named President of the Swiss
concrete. He was man of great learning who sought to share his knowledge. Born in 1910, Robert L’Hermite died in
Materials Testing Association (SMVT). • 1961: Prof.
1982. 19 • 1966: Prof. Emilio Rosenblueth (Mexico). Prof. Rosenblueth simultaneously pursued activities as a researcher,
Stanislas Bechyne (Czechoslovakia). Born in 1887, Prof.
engineer and professor. In 1959, he became Director of the Institute of Engineering at the National University of Mexico. He
Bechyne became a member of the Technical Academy of
was the RILEM Delegate to Mexico during the 1960s. • 1965: Prof. Erol Yaltkaya (Turkey). Born in 1914, Prof. Yaltkaya
Sciences and Arts in 1946, and in 1955 of the Czechoslovak
launched upon a brilliant career as an engineer. In 1953, he was put in charge of the Laboratories for the Study and Testing of
Academy of Science, where he was a member of the Scientific
RILEM. C’est à son initiative qu’en 1947, à
Paris, lors d’une réunion de seize personnalités
de différents pays, la RILEM a été créée.
Il s’agissait, après la guerre, de réparer
les ruines. La RILEM devint alors un lien
de coopération internationale entre les
laboratoires et les instituts d’essais et de
recherche sur les matériaux et les constructions.
Les membres en étaient principalement les
responsables de ces grands laboratoires qui
organisaient l’information dans leur domaine.
Le fonctionnement de la RILEM était alors
comparable à celui d’un cercle, à celui d’un
club. Très vite, elle s’est transformée en un
réseau d’experts renommés donnant naissance
à des commissions techniques de grande
réputation et organisant des colloques de
grande notoriété.
Alors que les compétences de chacun étaient
reconnues et qu’une grande amitié était
partagée, vingt ans avaient passé. Il s’est donc
avéré nécessaire de vivifier un réseau dont
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l’influence grandissait.
Niels Munk Plum a été à ce moment crucial
le refondateur de la RILEM ; c’est sous son
instigation et par sa volonté qu’à la fin des
années soixante, le Comité Consultatif
et le Comité de Coordination ont été créés.
Le Comité Consultatif avait la charge de
proposer au Bureau les activités techniques
futures.
Council of the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. • 1960: Prof. Rahel Shalon (Israel). Professor Shalon was
engineer and a great organiser. In 1945, he was Director of the
born in Poland in 1904 and immigrated to Israel in 1925. She enrolled at the Department of Civil Engineering of the Technion
Technical Institute of Building and Cement. He was a co-
Israel Institute of Technology and became the first female civil engineer in the country. She joined the academic staff of
founder of RILEM in 1947. His work, “The Philosophy of
Technion, where she rose in rank until her retirement as Professor Emeritus in 1972. She organised two RILEM international
Structures” was a success world-wide. He died in 1961. •
Symposia in Haifa on “Concrete in Hot Climates”. • 1959: Prof. Dr Julije Hahamovic (Yugoslavia). Prof. Hahamovic was
1950: Prof. Ferdinand Campus (Belgium). As professor, then
one of the most well-known teachers and researchers of the Faculty of Civil Engineering of Sarajevo, and founder and dean of
rector of the Faculty of Applied Sciences at the University of
the Testing Institute for Materials and Structures of the same Faculty, of which he was director for many years. Within
Liege in 1950, Prof. Campus published some 350 papers and
RILEM, he was the first Delegate to Yugoslavia and an Honorary Member. • 1958: Sir Frederick Lea (United Kingdom). Sir
reports. One of the founders of RILEM, he was the
Frederick Lea served for 40 years at the Building Research Station, twenty of them as Director, until his retirement in 1965.
association’s Delegate to Belgium for many years. In 1967, he
He combined the roles of research scientist and senior manager in a positive and distinctive way. His national achievements
was the awarded the first RILEM Medal, to honor his example
were matched by an international role and as a founder of RILEM. He died in 1984. • 1957: Prof. Edward Wegelius
and encouragement to young researchers. Prof. Campus died in
(Finland). Prof. Wegelius worked at VTT (Technical Research Institute of Finland) as Director from 1948 until he retired in
1983. • 1949: Prof. Mirko Ros (Suisse). One of the founders
1970. Among many other activities, he was Chairman of ISO from 1959 to 1961. He died in Helsinki in 1993. • 1956: Prof.
of RILEM, Prof. Ros was born in 1879 at Zagreb. As of 1906,
Hubert Rüsch (Germany). Prof. Rüsch, after completing his studies, played an active part in the development of shell
he praticed as an engineer in Switzerland, where he became a
structures, prestressed concrete and precast construction. Prof. Rüsch was the RILEM Delegate to Western Germany from
citizen. In 1924, he was named Director of the Federal
1952 to 1963. • 1955: Mr Jean Delarue (Morocco). Mr Delarue entered the French Building and Public Works Laboratory
Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (EMPA)
in 1946. In 1948, he was sent to Morocco to found the Public Testing and Study Laboratory there. During his stay in Morocco
which, under his leadership, became known world-wide. He was
he was the RILEM Delegate to that country. • 1954: Dr Inge Lyse (Norway). Dr Lyse was professor of Reinforced Concrete
also a professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology,
at the Norwegian Institute of Technology of Trondheim for 30 years. He served as a UNESCO expert from 1951 to 1962. •
Zurich. Prof. Ros died in 1962. • 1948: Prof. G. Colonnetti
1953: Prof. Manuel Coelho Mendes da Rocha (Portugal). At age 33, Prof. Rocha directed the research activities of LNEC
(Italy). Prof. Colonnetti was elected President at the first
(Laboratorio Nacional de Engenharia Civil) at Lisbon. He was one of the founder members of RILEM and among those who
RILEM meeting in 1947 and began his mandate in 1948. He
participated in giving the association its new structure. He died in 1981. • 1952: Prof. C. A. Lobry de Bruyn (Netherlands).
was also President of the National Research Council of Italy.
Le Comité de Coordination avait la mission
de suivre et de superviser les activités
techniques en cours.
Ces dispositions restent en vigueur trente ans
après. Si cela fit perdre à la RILEM quelquesunes de ces qualités que l’on reconnaît à un
club, elle y gagna en efficacité et fut encore
mieux connue et reconnue internationalement.
Le fondateur a donné vie à la RILEM,
le refondateur a su proposer une réponse à sa
crise de croissance.
Ils étaient de la même génération, l’un et
l’autre hommes de caractère, hommes de
science, hommes de grande culture et hommes
d’intuition.
L’un a été mon professeur puis mon patron,
l’autre mon guide à la RILEM ; aussi, pour les
cinquante ans de notre association, je suis
heureux de porter ce témoignage et de rendre
hommage à ces deux personnalités reconnues.
Jacques Bresson,
Vice-Président,
• 1951: Prof. Eduardo Torroja Miret (Spain). Prof. Torroja was born in Madrid in 1899. He was a great scientist, a great
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Competence and conviviality.
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To join RILEM, it is indispensable to
Dr Necat Cilason
General Manager, STFA Quality Expertise and Auditing Ltd, Turkey
demonstrate one’s competence. Originally
conceived of as a club, the association
The best contribution that RILEM has made to my country through my being a Delegate
attaches particular importance to conviviality.
is that we have made very good friends with at least 80% of RILEM members who are
authorities in their specific fields of activity. There is a chance any time to contact them
To join the association as an
individual member,
it is necessary to exercise a
and get their ideas on my problems.
profession in one RILEM’s fields of activity. Senior Members are specialists who
Of course, we are making the most out of the second basic objective of RILEM, that is,
either conduct research themselves or require the results of research in their
to collect, produce and disseminate knowledge and information. Within this context,
professional activities. However, it is possible for researchers or engineers below
I feel very proud of being a member of TC 94-CHC for nearly six years.
the age of 30 to become Affiliate Members. Finally, for younger scientists, there
is a Student Member category, because it is felt that future experts should be
associated with RILEM’s work from the beginning of their careers.
To become a
50
corporate member
of RILEM, national and/or international recognition
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Mr Hermann W. Fritz
EMPA Dübendorf, Switzerland
Mes premiers contacts avec la RILEM remontent à 1978 avec ma participation à un
are indispensable conditions. Titular Members are large public or private research
séminaire sur la “Susceptibilité thermique des liants bitumineux” au cours duquel notre
organisations of national renown, universities (or divisions thereof), or national
laboratoire avait présenté des résultats de projets de recherche appliquée sur différents
and international standardisation organisations.
liants bitumineux, consacrés en particulier à des mesures rhéologiques. J’ai participé,
There is an Industrial Member category for companies who play an important role in
comme membre ou président, à différentes commissions techniques et au Comité de
the materials or construction industries. Finally, smaller organisations or
Coordination, ce qui m’a permis de perfectionner mes connaissances et de nouer des
companies may join RILEM as Associate Members.
contacts personnels avec des scientifiques du monde entier dans les domaines les plus
RILEM encourages conviviality.
divers. Les réunions du Conseil Général, les réunions des commissions techniques sur les
All of its members attach great importance to the
ties which develop within national groups and during meetings of experts from
liants et les matériaux bitumineux, les symposiums internationaux et les ateliers auxquels
different countries. All types of gatherings — whether Technical Committees,
j’ai participé sont tous d’excellents souvenirs qui méritent d’être mentionnés du fait de
workshops or conferences — are occasions to meet placed under the sign of
leur haute tenue scientifique. Leurs organisateurs ont toujours réussi à en faire des
friendship. 20
événements marquants sur les plans professionnel, humain et souvent même touristique.
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RILEM members in statistics (June 1997): • 1,173 members • Titular Members: 62 • Industrial Members: 9
• Associate Members: 66 • Individual Members: 596. Other experts: 440.
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Un souvenir occupe une place particulière dans ma mémoire. Il remonte à 1988, au
A structure to support
RILEM’s objectives. The
temps où j’assumais la présidence du TC 101-BAT “Bitumen and Asphalt Testing”.
association’s structure has shown its
Il était décidé d’organiser, à Dubrovnik, petite cité moyenâgeuse des bords de la
capacity to support RILEM’s development and
Méditerranée magnifiquement restaurée, un atelier “Formulation, Contrôle et
growing openness towards the world.
Comportement des bitumes modifiés aux polymères soit pour les étanchéités soit pour la
RILEM has maintained the
construction routière” pour 60 participants.
flexible organisation,
geared towards
efficiency and reactivity, intended by its founders in 1947. The structure which
Trois mois avant la date prévue, inscriptions et réservations d’hôtel disparurent
exists today has benefited from the association’s past experience. RILEM adopted
inexplicablement. Le membre yougoslave de la RILEM et moi-même mîmes alors tout en
its statutes and bylaws in 1954, at Trondheim (Norway). RILEM today is organised as
œuvre pour recontacter tous les participants et assurer leur hébergement. Grâce à nos
follows:
efforts, y compris pendant nos vacances, nous réussîmes à accueillir à la date prévue plus
de 100 participants dans cette ville qui, depuis, a malheureusement beaucoup souffert de
• The General Council. The
General Council is the decision-making body of RILEM. It
is called upon to vote on all important decisions submitted by the Bureau. It is
la guerre qui a sévi dans cette région de l’Europe.
composed of National Delegates and, in some cases, National Representatives. When a
National Group exists, it must designate a National Representative. In countries
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Dr Åke Skarendahl, Director, Swedish Cement and Concrete Research Institute,
where no National Group exists, the RILEM National Delegate designates the National
Sweden
Representative after consulting the RILEM members in the country. The National
In my own work, I was rather early sent to a RILEM TC by my mentor, Professor Sven
Representative, like the National Delegate, has the right to vote at the annual
G. Bergström, to learn, to make my best effort to contribute and to make friends.
meetings of the General Council and participates in the decisions which affect the
The work gave me rapid insight about the research front and gave me an opportunity to
life and development of RILEM. The Honorary Members, as well as the representatives
work with more experienced colleagues on the subject. My participation in the TC not
of the Titular and Industrial Members, are invited each year to attend the General
only gave me a possibility to perform better in my own R&D work, it also gave me a lot
Council.
of friends whom I still come across now and then, always with the greatest pleasure.
• The Bureau. The
Bureau, the members of which are elected by the General Council,
exercises control of the current affairs of RILEM and ensures that the statutes are
observed. It is responsible to the General Council to which it submits an annual
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The Bureau is assisted by three Standing Committees:
The CC Counsellors produce a sectorial survey once a year, and review the final
— The Management Advisory Committee (MAC);
documents of their assigned TCs before they are submitted for publication.
— The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC);
• The Secretariat General.
— The Coordinating Committee (CC).
General Council and the Bureau. It is responsible for the daily activities and
The Management Advisory Committee (MAC).
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The Secretariat General implements the decisions of the
A single permanent role has been
management of the association. It furnishes the necessary assistance for the proper
assigned in 1996 to the Management Advisory Committee: the evaluation of conformity
functioning of the Bureau and its Standing Committees. It also organises the first
of RILEM products with the objectives of the association. This evaluation is based
meeting of all new TCs and coordinates RILEM’s publishing activities (journal and
on the statements of RILEM’s Key Objectives as approved in Trento in September 1994.
books). Finally, it is responsible for disseminating information to the members of
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
the association.
All proposals submitted to RILEM, such
as working programmes for new Technical Committees and objectives of conferences
The Secretary General, Mr Michel Brusin, directs and coordinates all of the above
and workshops, are transmitted by the Secretary General to the TAC for examination.
activities. He is assisted in these tasks by:
The Technical Advisory Committee presents recommendations to the Bureau. Twice a
— Ms Pascale Callec, Assistant, who is also in charge of the RILEM Web server and
year, the TAC can also propose new RILEM activities. The TAC ensures that new
coordination of book publishing activities,
activities fit within the framework of RILEM.
— Ms Gregg Colin, Editorial Secretary, responsible for the RILEM journal, Materials
The Coordinating Committee (CC).
The
coordination
work
and
monitoring
of
the
CC
is
and
responsible
the
outputs
for
of
the
the
overall
Technical
and Structures,
— Ms Brigitte Bourbé, Secretary, who handles membership, subscriptions and RILEM
Committees. The CC reports in particular to the Bureau whenever problems arise
administrative tasks.
within the work of a TC.
The association has several means to provide its members with information
The CC must take initiatives for actions deriving from the results, such as insuring
on its activities:
transfer of relevant information to target groups.
— The RILEM Newsletter, published quarterly;
Each CC member — also named Counsellor — supervises the programme, activity and
— The RILEM Bulletin, published in the journal Materials and Structures;
general efficiency of four to ten TCs.
— The RILEM Web server on Internet (see page 64);
— The RILEM publishing subsidiary, RILEM Publications SARL, founded in 1997.
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An international dimension.
On the occasion of the association’s 50th anniversary, the Secretariat General
To reinforce links between researchers
asked RILEM members throughout the world, via the Newsletter, to give their
throughout the five continents — that has
personal accounts. Their contributions follow.
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been the mission undertaken by RILEM from
its very beginning and which, today, it
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steadfastly maintains. Several members of
Dr David W. S. Ho, RILEM National Delegate, Australia
I obtained my Ph.D. in 1972. My early career was in the structural design of steel and
the association give their views.
concrete bridges. It was not until 1978 that I found the type of work I enjoyed most—
The international dimension
the date of its creation. Among
research.
of RILEM was affirmed from
In relation to RILEM activities, I was chairman of the organising committee for the 1992
the founder members were researchers from Argentina,
RILEM-CSIRO-ACRA International Conference on Rehabilitation of concrete structures.
Brazil, the United States... among others. Another striking fact was the presence,
I am a member of the coordinating committee and also the coordinator for APRIM—the
in the midst of the Cold War, of representatives from Eastern Europe (Poland and
Asian Pacific Rim RILEM group. Currently I am on the Board of Directors for the
Czechoslovakia). As the years passed, these ties did not lose their strength. On the
Concrete Institute of Australia. I was invited by the CANMET-ACI to represent Australia
contrary, several of RILEM’s presidents came from this area of Europe. In 1963, the
in 1993 and again in 1996 on the international referee panel reviewing papers on
association’s annual meeting was held in Warsaw; the following year, it took place
concrete durability. I am on the editorial board of an international journal on
in Moscow. And in 1968, it was Romania’s turn!
construction and building materials and a referee for the New Zealand Foundation for
The Latin American Group met for the first time in 1963 in Argentina. And today,
Research, Science and Technology. I am also a director of SCE Ltd, a company with
RILEM’s presence has extended to Australia and Japan. The reinforcement of
interests in exporting Australian technology to aid the manufacture of building products in
participation in RILEM by countries outside Europe is one of the objectives the
China.
association has established for the decade to come.
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• National Groups: RILEM members in a given country may organise a National Group • National Delegates: Delegates are designated by the General Council with the approval of the National Group of the country in question, when such a group exists. A Delegate is
Regional Groups: GLARILEM, Latin America • APRIM (Asian Pacific Rim RILEM Group).
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elected for five years and can be re-elected. Five National Groups have been established and in operation for many years: ABEM, Belgium
• AFREM, France • AMREM, Morocco • GERILEM, Spain • giRILEM, Italy • Other groups are currently forming. There are also two
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Arq. Heraclio Esqueda Huidobro, National Delegate of RILEM, Mexico
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M. Ahmed Hakimi, Directeur du LPEE, Casablanca, Maroc
As National Delegate of RILEM to Mexico, I have promoted the foundation of our
Ma plus importante réalisation professionnelle fut en 1973 la création du Laboratoire
Organismo Nacional de Normalización y Certificación de la Edificación y la
Public d’Essais et d’Etudes (LPEE) de Casablanca dans sa forme actuelle, puis la
Construcción, ONNCCE (National Organisation for the Standardisation and
constitution sur près de 25 ans d’une équipe marocaine d’experts, de chercheurs et
Certification of Building and Construction), of which I have been named Managing
d’ingénieurs ou de techniciens dont la compétence et les prestations couvrent les besoins
Director. This organisation promotes quality, productivity and competitiveness for the
du secteur du BTP du pays. Cette institution nationale, le LPEE, entretient des relations
construction industry in Mexico by the standardisation and certification of goods and
privilégiées avec les pays européens et américains, lui permettant de transférer les
services involved with this industry.
technologies dans le secteur du BTP et des industries connexes.
I have been named a Consulting Member of our national project for the modernisation of
Mes domaines d’intérêt ou d’expertise couvrent ceux du LPEE : ils vont des secteurs du
technical education and training, and also for the pilot programme for education and
bâtiment, des ouvrages d’art, routes, barrages, aux matériaux, structures, environnement,
qualification based on labour competence for the construction industry.
hydraulique, chimie, en passant par le béton, la terre, le métal et les matériaux naturels
At IMCYC, I have edited and now manage the publication of technical books and our
et l’eau. Ainsi j’ai contribué à la création du Centre Expérimental de l’Hydraulique en
magazine Construcción y Technología, providing information about materials,
1983, à la mise en place en 1984 du Centre d’Etudes et de Recherche de Structures, puis
equipment and construction systems for engineers, architects, builders and contractors in
en 1986 à l’organisation de la recherche appliquée dans le BTP et, en 1989, à la mise
Mexico.
en place d’une Décennie Qualité placée sous la présidence du Premier Ministre du Maroc.
Mon affiliation à la RILEM a largement favorisé les contacts et les échanges du LPEE
avec les savants, les institutions scientifiques et les universités des pays des cinq continents.
Several RILEM
members at
Commission
Concreto’97,
Guadalajara, Mexico
technique
TC EBM :
Mécanique de
la Construction
en Terre
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Dr Ing. Sylva Modry, RILEM National Delegate, Czech Republic
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Dr James J. Beaudoin, RILEM National Delegate, Canada
I received my Ph.D. degree in materials science at the Technical University of Brno. After a
I have served as a researcher and project leader at the Institute for Research in
short practice in the Raw Materials Institute, Kutna Hora, I joined the Klokner Institute
Construction (National Research Council, Canada) for about 25 years. Since 1989,
(former Building Research Institute) at the Czech Technical University of Prague. Currently,
I have been head of the Materials Laboratory. I am a principal researcher for the Ottawa
I am a senior principal research scientist. My main fields of interest are: durability of
Centre of the Canadian Network of Centres of Excellence on High Performance Concrete
building materials, mainly durability of concrete, pore structure of materials and methods
and also Adjunct Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Ottawa. I have
for its assessment, and environmental topics (solidification and encapsulation of toxic
participated in and lead NRC and industry collaborative research projects addressing
materials). I have also participated in many research and consulting activities in the
the development of new durable concrete mixtures, corrosion of steel in concrete and the
building industry, e.g. rehabilitation and restoration of historical architectural monuments
performance of micro-fibre reinforced cement systems.
in the Czech Republic and the Lithuanian Republic. I am also a consultant for durability
My recent research includes microstructural characterisation of cement systems using A.C.
questions concerning the metro in Prague, the dewatering tunnel in Slovakia, bridges on the
impedance spectroscopy; development of new conversion inhibitors for high alumina
Czech highway D5, and for other structures in the Czech Republic. I am the author or
cement concrete and the development of highly electrically conductive concrete. The latter
co-author of 4 books, 150 papers and research reports, and several patents. I am a member
is a major achievement as the applications related to concrete infrastructure renewal
of the Czech Silicate Society, of which I am the Chairman of the Porosimetry Working
appear to have tremendous potential cost benefits for Canada.
Group. I have organised two national conferences on “Durability”, as well as ten national
I have written or co-authored more than 250 publications, of which 175 have been
seminars on “Porosimetry”. In 1974-1975, I was a visiting scientist at Purdue University,
published in refereed journals and 26 in conference proceedings, I have written two books,
Indiana, U.S.A. and in 1990 and 1995, at the University of Malta.
am currently co-editing a book (with Dr V.S. Ramachandran) on experimental
My involvement in RILEM has been long-standing since 1960: as RILEM Delegate
techniques, and am contributing to a book on high performance concrete for the
to Czechoslovakia (later to the Czech Republic), member of the RILEM Coordinating
Canadian Network of Centres of Excellence.
Committee, and Secretary of the Czech National Group. I was a member of several
RILEM TCs (TCs 15, 32, 116, 124) and an organiser of two RILEM International
Symposia, “Durability of Concrete” and “Pore Structure and Properties of Materials”.
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A
commitment
to the
future
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In the age of electronic
communications. Many recent talks
with
RILEM members outside Europe have shown the
importance of extending the use of modern means
of communication, such as E-mail, Web
or mailing lists on Internet, for the more rapid
June 1995,
Saint-Rémylès-Chevreuse,
France
and less expensive spread of information
world-wide.
RILEM opened its Web server on Internet
in 1996. This bilingual service brings
the entire membership the power of international electronic communications in real
time. The RILEM server is a new exchange site open to all. In particular, it offers:
— a “News” heading, reserved for association members;
June 1995,
Padua, Italy
— a heading for the RILEM journal, Materials and Structures, providing the detailed
contents of issues published since January 1996, as well as forthcoming issues;
— the detailed programme of all Technical Committees created since 1994;
— the complete list of the association’s publications;
— and finally, the electronic directory of RILEM members.
Electronic mail
is an efficient and inexpensive way to transfer information. It
allows rapid and brief communication between members and the Secretariat General.
The development of the Web server,
electronic mail and other means of modern
telecommunications by the association is part of its strategic plan.
In parallel, RILEM is reinforcing its traditional publishing capacities (see below,
“RILEM Publications”).
The objective of these efforts is to pursue RILEM’s development, in particular
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outside Europe. In this way, the association continues in the pioneering spirit
shown by the founder members in Paris in 1947.
RILEM Publications: created the year of the 50th anniversary, the vocation of RILEM’s publishing subsidiary is to publish
proceedings of workshops and conferences, as well as the productions of the Technical Committees (recommendations, state-of-the-art
reports and other documents). In deciding to publish these works itself, the association has shown its intent to ensure the quality of
its publications, in accordance with its strategic objectives.
February 1994,
Vienna,
Austria
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A partner for tomorrow’s
construction. RILEM’s ambition is
M. Bruno Gérard, EDF, Centre des
Renardières, France
J’ai rejoint la RILEM en 1994 parce qu’elle
to
play an important role in seeking solutions
réunissait des personnalités scientifiques et
to reduce the environmental impact of
industrielles de haut niveau me permettant de
construction.
progresser dans mes activités professionnelles.
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J’étais en thèse de doctorat et je débutais dans
Cette évolution vers une meilleure prise en
les TC 146-TCF et TC 163-TPZ. Je pense
Bouygues, France
compte de l’approche “matériaux” dans la
que ce cadre d’échange a été très favorable au
VERS UNE VÉRITABLE INGÉNIERIE DU BÉTON
conception et la réalisation des ouvrages a été
bon déroulement de mes travaux et a contribué
Pendant longtemps la conception des ouvrages a été dominée par des considérations
particulièrement forte chez Bouygues, où un
à la richesse et à la diversité des résultats
de résistance des matériaux. Les matériaux étaient présumés entièrement définis par une
laboratoire de recherche sur les bétons a été
obtenus.
caractéristique mécanique unique (résistance à la compression à 28 jours pour le béton
créé en 1990, complété peu après par un
L’annuaire de la RILEM est aujourd’hui un
et limite élastique pour les aciers), ce qui conduisait à les considérer comme une donnée
centre expérimental. L’apport de la RILEM
véritable outil de travail que j’utilise
extérieure au projet. Avec l’apparition des BHP au début des années quatre-vingt, on
a facilité cette démarche. Un pôle de
régulièrement pour maintenir mes contacts
a pu commencer à formuler des bétons adjuvantés mieux adaptés aux différents usages.
compétence a ainsi été constitué qui, en
scientifiques et industriels et pour monter des
Afin d’exploiter au mieux toutes les propriétés de ces nouveaux bétons, il est devenu
retour, permet aujourd’hui aux ingénieurs
projets de recherche.
nécessaire de s’intéresser à des problèmes nouveaux tels que la rhéologie, le comportement
de la Direction Scientifique de Bouygues
Mes meilleurs souvenirs sont : d’avoir organisé
au jeune âge et la micromécanique.
de participer pleinement aux travaux des
à Paris la dernière réunion du TC 146-TCF
Pour beaucoup d’ingénieurs peu au fait de ces problèmes, les publications de la RILEM
Commissions Techniques de la RILEM.
en 1996, d’avoir fait publier par le Secrétariat
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M. Marcel Cheyrezy, Directeur à la Direction Scientifique du Groupe
ont constitué une source d’information précieuse. De la même façon, les travaux de
Général mon résumé de thèse sur Internet
la RILEM et de l’AFREM, groupe national français créé en 1948, concernant la mise
(disponible en anglais et en français sur
au point de procédures d’essais ont contribué à développer un langage commun entre
le serveur RILEM) et d’avoir célébré, en
les maîtres d’œuvre et les concepteurs.
compagnie de six autres membres, les 50 ans
de la RILEM à bord d’une Porsche 911
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Carrera sur le circuit de Trappes (France).
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Prof. Asko Sarja, Chairman, RILEM Technical Advisory Committee, Finland
RILEM’S ROLE IN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
The need to move towards economically, socially and ecologically sustainable technology
50 ans déjà, 50 ans
seulement. “Intéressons-nous à
l’avenir puisque nous y passerons le plus
clair de notre temps.” (Paul Valéry)
has been internationally recognised in recent decades, leading to international agreements
on environmental objectives. The building sector is a major factor in consumption of
Construire son avenir sur des bases solides, c’est porter un regard lucide sur son passé. Pas plus mythique que condamnable,
resources and in pollution, and therefore this sector will have to play a leading role in the
le passé ne doit faire l’objet ni de louanges excessives, qui bloquent les évolutions, ni de critiques systématiques, qui
march towards sustainable technology.
découragent. C’est James R. Wright, Président de la RILEM de 1982 à 1985, qui lança dès 1980 la notion de Plan à Long
As an association devoted to research on building materials and structures, RILEM can
Terme. Ce fut lui, l’un des premiers, qui formalisa les réflexions sur l’avenir de la RILEM. Dès cette époque, il s’agissait de
mobilise a vast range of scientific knowledge and skills leading to environmentally
fixer un ensemble d’objectifs à atteindre, à travers un certain nombre de tâches à réaliser. Sur cette lancée, la dernière
sustainable building technology. Several technical committees have been established on the
version du Plan à Long Terme, cette fois dénommé Plan Stratégique, a été rédigée sous l’égide du MAC pour la période allant
themes of service life, durability, performance control and recycling of materials.
de 1993 à 2000.Y ont été pris en compte les apports successifs des deux ateliers de Madrid organisés par le TAC en 1987
In September 1995, RILEM arranged a workshop on “Environmental Aspects of
et 1992, qui avaient pour but de déterminer les priorités techniques de la RILEM. Cependant, bien que réfléchissant à son
Building Materials and Structures”, which affirmed the need for a generally-accepted and
avenir depuis longtemps, force est de constater que la RILEM n’a pas réussi l’adéquation entre une politique annoncée par
comprehensive procedure for environmental decision-making. This led to the
le Plan Stratégique et la politique de tous les jours, perçue surtout au travers des propositions de création de commissions
establishment of three RILEM Technical Committees: “Systematics of the environmental
techniques et d’organisation de colloques émanant d’individualités. Cela tient probablement au fait que le Plan Stratégique
impact databases of building materials” (EID), “Environmental criteria for building
— exercice difficile — préparé et écrit, là encore, par quelques individualités, ne donne de ce fait pas lieu à appropriation, ni
products” (ECB) and “Environmental design methods in materials and structural
par des groupes constitués — CC,TAC, MAC, Bureau et Conseil Général — ni par les membres de la RILEM. Cependant, la
engineering” (EDM), soon to be joined by another, “Sustainable application of mineral
notion de Plan Stratégique, qui permet une politique à moyen terme, ne doit pas être remise en cause pour autant. Ce qui doit
raw materials in construction” (SRM). A specific aim is to encourage producers of
être renouvelé, ce sont les conditions de son élaboration. Si l’on veut que le Plan Stratégique soit une vision de l’avenir qui
building materials and products, contractors and designers to work closely with
puisse faire l’objet d’une appropriation par tous à la RILEM, il est indispensable que chacun participe à sa définition, il faut
researchers. In this way, RILEM hopes to help development of environmental standards,
qu’il y ait débat. C’est par le débat que chacun se convaincra des raisons qui rendent l’évolution de la RILEM inéluctable et
product information, design and product development.
que de nouvelles idées surgiront. C’est par et dans le débat que se forgera l’unité d’action. C’est aussi en débattant avec ses
partenaires, avec ses membres potentiels que la RILEM pourra promouvoir ses idées. Le MAC, dans sa mission nouvelle, va
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ouvrir et nourrir le débat. Avec lui, choisissons résolument d’être les acteurs de l’avenir de la RILEM.
Jacques Bresson,
Vice-Président
Join to enhance your career.
RILEM is the sum of the women and men who
make up its membership, who lead TCs, who
participate in scientific events organised by
the association, who publish in Materials and
Structures… To join RILEM is to be in the
forefront of materials and structural
science, as José M. Gálligo tells us.
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Prof. José M. Gálligo Estevez, Director of the Road Research Center of Cedex,
people in your field, exchange your ideas and results, resolve your doubts. You get
member of RILEM Bureau, Spain
knowledge that is valuable for your own career. You contribute to the joint research work;
GOOD PROSPECTS FOR YOUR FUTURE
you participate actively in the progress of building.
My dear colleague: could I ask you just a few questions? Thank you.
Even more, do you participate in RILEM’s prospective look into the future? Yes?
Are you a member of RILEM? Yes? Then, congratulations. You benefit from participating
Wonderful! So, you have probably attended some of the very exciting RILEM Workshops
in a select club of high-level specialised scientists and engineers working hard in research
arranged to discuss and foresee the technical demands of the future. Now, you have
and testing of building materials and structures. You appreciate the quality of the results
advance knowledge about what the hottest scientific problems of the future are going to
of RILEM technical work—the most up-to-date findings in the specific research area
be, the most promising research lines, the most active scientific fields. Perhaps, you have
where you are working, the most balanced state-of-the-art reports about fields you intend
been also active in the drafting or discussion of the RILEM Strategic Plan? If so, you are
to enter or have entered, the most useful and ready-to-use test methods you are anxious to
effectively influencing the long-term scientific development of construction; you are
apply. All this achieved by reputed individuals from countries all over the world.
contributing to creating the future. All this in a friendly, cooperative atmosphere: when
Going further, are you a member of a Technical Committee of RILEM? Yes? That is
you are at the top of the technical mountain, the air is so fresh, and the view so wide and
excellent. You receive new knowledge about research and testing in your area of interest—
magnificent!
whether this area is composite microstructure, polymer concrete, timber testing, concrete
Aren’t you a member of RILEM? Not yet? Frankly, based on my own personal experience
durability, repair techniques for old masonry, etc.—exactly when that knowledge is
and long involvement in RILEM work, I think perhaps you should!
produced. Also, you contribute to producing that knowledge. You work with the best
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The women and men of RILEM
Dr Nichihiko ABE (JAPAN) - Dr-Ing. Dinku ABEBE (ETHIOPIA) - M. Abderrahim ACHARHABI (MOROCCO) - Dr Paul ACKER
(FRANCE) - Dr Simon AICHER (GERMANY) - Mr Manfred H AKSTINAT (SWITZERLAND) - Mr James ALDRED (SINGAPORE) - Prof.
Mark ALEXANDER (SOUTH AFRICA) - Mr Sven ALEXANDER (NORWAY) - Sra Maria-Cruz ALONSO (SPAIN) - Mr Rafael ALVAREZ
LORANCA (SPAIN) - Ms Hayfaa AL-MUDHAF (KUWAIT) - Dr Mohamed Sharaf AL-SERORI (SLOVAKIA) - Prof. Vicenzo
AMICARELLI (ITALY) - M. Désiré AMOROS (FRANCE) - Dr Carmen ANDRADE (SPAIN) - Dr Armelle ANTHOINE (ITALY) - Prof.
Hirofumi AOKI (JAPAN) - Prof. Ginette ARLIGUIE (FRANCE) - Mr Graham S. T. ARMER (UNITED KINGDOM) - M. Rafael
ASTUDILLO PASTOR (SPAIN) - Miss Carol ATKINSON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Dr Dirch H. BAGER (DENMARK) - Dr Rogers
BAGGOTT (UNITED KINGDOM) - Dr Yunus BALLIM (SOUTH AFRICA) - Prof. Gérard BALLIVY (CANADA) - Dr Claes BANKVALL
(SWEDEN) - Dr Nemkumar BANTHIA (CANADA) - Prof. Normando P. BARBOSA (BRAZIL) - M. Jacques BARDET (FRANCE) Dr Jacques BARON (FRANCE) - Prof. Dr Giulia BARONIO (ITALY) - Dr Benjamin I. G. BARR (UNITED KINGDOM) - Dr Anis
BARRAGE (SWITZERLAND) - Prof. Pierre BARRET (FRANCE) - Prof. Luis BARROSO DE AGUIAR (PORTUGAL) - Prof. Dr Peter
J. M. BARTOS (UNITED KINGDOM) - Dr Alain BASCOUL (FRANCE) - Dr Mario BASSAN (ITALY) - Mr Oscar Rafael BATIC
(ARGENTINA) - Dr Philippe BAUDEAU (FRANCE) - Prof. Dr Zdenek P. BAZANT (USA) - Mr John BEASLEY (UNITED KINGDOM)
- Dr James J. BEAUDOIN (CANADA) - Dr Denis BEAUPRE (CANADA) - Prof. Dr Harald BEITZEL (GERMANY) - Dr-Ing. Peter
C. F. BEKKER (NETHERLANDS) - Ing. Giulio BELZ (ITALY) - Prof. Arnon BENTUR (ISRAEL) - Mr Dale P. BENTZ (USA) Dr Mony BEN-BASSAT (ISRAEL) - Prof. Stig BERNANDER (SWEDEN) - M. Mario BERRA (ITALY) - Dr Yves BERTHAUD (FRANCE)
- Prof. Clara BERTOLINI (ITALY) - Ir. Paul-Henri BESEM (BELGIUM) - Ir. Egbert BEUVING (NETHERLANDS) - Prof.
Dr Jan M. BIJEN (NETHERLANDS) - Prof. Luigia BINDA (ITALY) - Prof. Zdenek BITTNAR (CZECH REPUBLIC) - Dr Ir. Jan
BLAAKMEER (NETHERLANDS) - Mr Francis BLAKE (BELGIUM) - Prof. Dr Manuel BLANCO FERNANDEZ (SPAIN) - Mr Krzysztof
BLAZEJOWSKI (POLAND) - Mr Raphaël BODET (FRANCE) - Dr Till BOETTGER (GERMANY) - Dr Violeta BOKAN-BOSILJKOV
(SLOVENIA) - Dr Hartmut BOLTE (GERMANY) - Dr David BONEN (USA) - Dr Robert John BOOTH (CANADA) - Mr J. Gregg
BORCHELT (USA) - Mr Hans Erik BORGHOLM (DENMARK) - Mr Winfried BORK (GERMANY) - Mr Vlatko BOSILJKOV (SLOVENIA)
- Mr Lars BOSTRÖM (SWEDEN) - M. Jean-Louis BOSTVIRONNOIS (GERMANY) - M. Jean-Claude BOURCY (BELGIUM) - M. Didier
BOURRETTE (FRANCE) - M. Fernando A. BRANCO (PORTUGAL) - Mr Erik BRANDT (DENMARK) - Dr-Ing. Rolf BREITENBUCHER
(GERMANY) - Prof. Theodore W. BREMNER (CANADA) - M. Jacques BRESSON (FRANCE) - Mr J. M. BREUKER (NETHERLANDS)
- M. Hervé BREULET (BELGIUM) - Mr Norman J. BRIGHT (UNITED KINGDOM) - Dr Roger BROWNE (UNITED KINGDOM) Mr Eugen BRÜHWILER (SWITZERLAND) - Dr Giorgio BRUNETTI (ITALY) - Mr Arnoldo BUCAREY (CHILE) - Dr Nick BUENFELD
(UNITED KINGDOM) - Mr Theodor A. BÜRGE (SWITZERLAND) - Mr Van Khan BUI (AUSTRALIA) - Ing. Domenico BURATTINI
(ITALY) - Mr Stewart BURN (AUSTRALIA) - Dr Per-Gunnar BURSTROM (SWEDEN) - M. François BUYLE-BODIN (FRANCE) Mr Julio Cesar CABALLERO (ARGENTINA) - Prof. Richard CABRILLAC (FRANCE) - M. Alain CAPMAS (FRANCE) Dr Nicholas CARINO (USA) - M. Jacques CARLOTTI (IVORY COAST) - Dr Ignacio CAROL (SPAIN) - Prof. Alberto
CARPINTERI (ITALY) - Prof. Dr-Ing. Ugo CARPUTI (ITALY) - Dr Ignasi CASANOVA (SPAIN) - Dr Aldo CASTOLDI (ITALY)
- Dr Jose M. R. CATARINO (PORTUGAL) - Prof. Ario CECCOTTI (ITALY) - Prof. Geraldo CECHELLA ISAIA (BRAZIL) Prof. Krister CEDERWALL (SWEDEN) - Prof. Luigi CEDOLIN (ITALY) - Prof. Dr Satish CHANDRA (SWEDEN) - M. Yves
CHARONNAT (FRANCE) - M. Jacques CHAVET (BELGIUM) - Mr Moe S. CHEUNG (CANADA) - M. Marcel CHEYREZY (FRANCE) Dr Bernardino CHIAIA (ITALY) - Prof. Mario Alberto CHIORINO (ITALY) - Prof. Dr Poo CHOW (USA) - Dr Marcello
CIAMPOLI (ITALY) - Prof. Ranieri CIGNA (ITALY) - Dr Necat CILASON (TURKEY) - Dr David J. CLELAND (UNITED
KINGDOM) - M. Christian CLERGUE (FRANCE) - Mr James R. CLIFTON (USA) - Dr Roderick COLLINS (UNITED KINGDOM) M. Georges COLOMBIER (FRANCE) - Prof. André COLSON (FRANCE) - Mr Michael D. CONNELL (UNITED KINGDOM) M. Robert COPE (FRANCE) - Ir. Martijn H. M. COPPENS (NETHERLANDS) - Dr William Gene CORLEY (USA) - Mr Luc
COURARD (BELGIUM) - Dr Ray N. COX (UNITED KINGDOM) - Prof. Dr William B. CRANSTON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Prof.
Ing. Giuseppe CREAZZA (ITALY) - Ms Lesley F. E. CREWDSON (USA) - Dr Lech CZARNECKI (POLAND) - Dr Ola DAHLBLOM
(SWEDEN) - Dr Denis DAMIDOT (FRANCE) - Prof. Dr Svein Willy DANIELSEN (NORWAY) - Dr Osama E. K. DAOUD (EGYPT)
- Dr Hywel DAVIES (UNITED KINGDOM) - Dr René DE BORST (NETHERLANDS) - Ir. George Joan DE GROOT (NETHERLANDS) -
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Dr Yeb M. DE HAAN (NETHERLANDS) - Mme Chantal de La ROCHE (FRANCE) - Mr Frans DE PEUTER (BELGIUM) - M. Vicente
- Dr Timothy G. HUGHES (UNITED KINGDOM) - Mr Kazuo ICHIKAWA (JAPAN) - Dr Gunnar M. IDORN (DENMARK) -
DE STEFANO (BRAZIL) - Dr Bob DE VEKEY (UNITED KINGDOM) - Dr Gérard DEBICKI (FRANCE) - Mr Edwin A. DECKER (USA)
Prof. Dr Anthony R. INGRAFFEA (USA) - Prof. Dr-Ing. Ivo IORI (ITALY) - M. Ulf ISACSSON (SWEDEN) - Dr-Ing. Bernd
- Drs Leonardus J. G. DEKKER (NETHERLANDS) - M. Philippe DELMAS (FRANCE) - Dr Katsunori DEMURA (JAPAN) -
ISECKE (GERMANY) - Mr Ilan ISHAI (ISRAEL) - Dr Gérard ITHURRALDE (FRANCE) - Mr Hiroshi ITO (JAPAN) - Prof.
Mr Emmanuel DENARIE (SWITZERLAND) - M. Paul DENCAUSSE (MOROCCO) - M. Claude DERACHE (FRANCE) - Mr Jan DESMYTER
Narayana Rang IYENGAR (INDIA) - Dr Jean-Paul JACCOUD (SWITZERLAND) - Prof. Said JALALI (PORTUGAL) - Prof.
(BELGIUM) - Mr Joe D. DEWAR (UNITED KINGDOM) - Mr Guillermo DI PACE (ARGENTINA) - Dr Marco DI PRISCO (ITALY) -
Donald J. JANSSEN (USA) - M. Pierre JARTOUX (FRANCE) - Prof. Dr Tibor JAVOR (SLOVAKIA) - Prof. Dr Bjarne Chr
Prof. Angelo DI TOMMASO (ITALY) - Dr Damijana DIMIC (SLOVENIA) - Ing. Giorgio DINELLI (ITALY) - Dr Gerd DOBMANN
JENSEN (DENMARK) - Dr Per JERNBERG (SWEDEN) - Dr Milan JIRASEK (SWITZERLAND) - M. Philippe JODIN (FRANCE) - Mr
(GERMANY) - Dr Peter L. DOMONE (UNITED KINGDOM) - M. Jean-Claude DOTREPPE (BELGIUM) - Mr Bernard DOUAILLER
Vagn C. JOHANSEN (DENMARK) - Dr Michael W. JOHNSTON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Mr Jorge JORDAN DE URRIES DE LA (SPAIN)
(BELGIUM) - M. Jean-Louis DOURY (FRANCE) - M. Patricio DOWNEY ALVARADO (CHILE) - Mme Corinne DUBOIS (FRANCE) -
- Mr Jorgen Holm JORGENSEN (DENMARK) - Prof. Jean-François JULLIEN (FRANCE) - Dr Ulla Maija JUMPPANEN (FINLAND) -
Dr Ivan DUNSTAN (UNITED KINGDOM) - Dr Keith J. EATON (UNITED KINGDOM) - M. Bernard ECKMANN (BELGIUM) - Dr Geoff
Dr Harald JUSTNES (NORWAY) - Mr Klaus JUVAS (FINLAND) - Dr Lawrence KAETZEL (USA) - Dr Yasuhiro KAMEDA (JAPAN)
L. EDGELL (UNITED KINGDOM) - Prof. Fritz EGGIMANN (SWITZERLAND) - Prof. Dr-Ing. Jürgen EHLBECK (GERMANY) -
- Mr Jorma KANGAS (FINLAND) - Prof. Yoshikazu KANOH (JAPAN) - Mr Erol KARACABEYLI (CANADA) - Prof. Yoshio KASAI
Mr Z. EL GHARBI (FRANCE) - M. Mohamed EL KORTBI (MOROCCO) - Dr Lennart ELFGREN (SWEDEN) - Prof. Manuel ELICES
(JAPAN) - Prof. Ben KATO (JAPAN) - Mr Moufaq J. KATWAN (LIBYA) - Dr Amnon KATZ (ISRAEL) - Prof. Dr Makoto
(SPAIN) - Prof. Dr Rolf ELIGEHAUSEN (GERMANY) - Mr Jan ELSEN (BELGIUM) - Mr Bernhard ELSENER (SWITZERLAND) -
KAWAKAMI (JAPAN) - Prof. Dr Mitsunori KAWAMURA (JAPAN) - Prof. Stephen KELHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Dr Alfred KERN
Dr Mats EMBORG (SWEDEN) - Mr John EMERY (CANADA) - Mr Duane EMMETT (USA) - Mr Frieder EMRICH (SWITZERLAND) -
(GERMANY) - Prof. Dr Kamal KHAYAT (CANADA) - Mr Joachim KIEKER (GERMANY) - Dr Jin-Keun KIM (KOREA) - M. Carlo
Mr Vahik ENJILY (UNITED KINGDOM) - Mr Olli ERIKOINEN (FINLAND) - Dr Bernard ESPION (BELGIUM) - Mr Manuel Joao
KIRPACH (LUXEMBOURG) - Mr Erik KJAER (DENMARK) - Mr Knut KJELLSEN (SWEDEN) - Mr Milan Eduardo KLARIC (ARGENTINA)
ESTEVES FERREIRA (PORTUGAL) - M. Jean-Marie ESTOUP (FRANCE) - Prof. Dr-Ing Enrico EUSTACCHIO (AUSTRIA) -
- Dr H. D. KLEINSCHRODT (GERMANY) - Dr-Ing. Klaus KLEISER (GERMANY) - Prof. Dr-Ing. Wolfram KLINGSCH (GERMANY)
Dr Göran FAGERLUND (SWEDEN) - Prof. Dr-Ing. Horst FALKNER (GERMANY) - Dr Gerardo FERRARA (ITALY) - Dr Chiara
- Mr Gunnar KLINGSTEDT (FINLAND) - Mr Jerome KLOSOWSKI (USA) - Dr Torben KNUDSEN (DENMARK) - Prof. Yoshiro KOH
F. FERRARIS (USA) - Dr Giuseppe FERRO (ITALY) - Ing. Alessandro FIDATO (ITALY) - Mr Per FIDJESTOL (NORWAY) -
(JAPAN) - Prof. Kiyoshi KOHNO (JAPAN) - Mr Michio KOIKE (JAPAN) - Dr Stelios KOLIAS (GREECE) - Prof. Dr-Ing.
Dr Michael FIEBRICH (GERMANY) - Dr Anthony E. FIORATO (USA) - M. Vincent FIQUET (BELGIUM) - M. Peter FLUELER
Gert KONIG (GERMANY) - Dr Uri KORIN (ISRAEL) - Dr Gerson KOSTER (ISRAEL) - Mr T. KOUFOPOULOS (GREECE) -
(SWITZERLAND) - Mr Sverre K. FOSSDAL (NORWAY) - M. Cesare FOSSI (ITALY) - Prof. Dr David W. FOWLER (USA) -
Dr Konstantin KOVLER (ISRAEL) - Prof. Dr-Ing. KREUZINGER (GERMANY) - Prof. Ing. Vladimir KRISTEK (CZECH
Dr Louis FRANCKEN (BELGIUM) - M. Morgens FREDERIKSEN (FRANCE) - Mr Hermann W. FRITZ (SWITZERLAND) - Dr Geoffrey
REPUBLIC) - Mrs Anna KRONLÖF (FINLAND) - Prof. Dr-Ing. Jörg KROPP (GERMANY) - Ing. Bohumil KUCERA (CZECH
FROHNSDORFF (USA) - Dr Toshio FUKUSHIMA (JAPAN) - M. René FURGEAUD (FRANCE) - Prof. Fukujiro FURUMURA (JAPAN)
REPUBLIC) - Mr Julian KÜMMEL (GERMANY) - Prof. Dr-Ing. Karl KUHLMANN (GERMANY) - Dr Heikki KUKKO (FINLAND) -
- Prof. Dr-Ing. Klaus GABER (GERMANY) - Prof. Richard GAGNE (CANADA) - Prof. José Manuel GÁLLIGO ESTEVEZ (SPAIN)
Prof. Takashi KUWAHARA (JAPAN) - Mr Antonio LA TEGOLA (ITALY) - Mr Michael LACASSE (CANADA) - Prof. Dr-Ing.
- Dr Edward J. GARBOCZI (USA) - Dra Marta GARCIA (SPAIN) - Dr Ellis GARTNER (FRANCE) - Mr Richard D. GAYNOR
Karl-Hans LAERMANN (GERMANY) - Dr Björn LAGERBLAD (SWEDEN) - M. Jean-Denis LANVIN (FRANCE) - Ing. Claudio
(USA) - Dr Juraj GEBAUER (SWITZERLAND) - Dr Ms Mette GEIKER (DENMARK) - M. Bruno GERARD (FRANCE) - Prof. Dr-
LAPOSTOL MARUEJOULS (CHILE) - M. Michel LAQUERBE (FRANCE) - Mme Catherine LARIVE (FRANCE) - Dr François de
Ing. Karl GERTIS (GERMANY) - Dr Ravindra GETTU (SPAIN) - Dr Thomas GEVERT (SWEDEN) - Prof. Anna GILIBERT (ITALY)
LARRARD (USA) - Dr Erik Stoklund LARSEN (DENMARK) - Mr Erik K. LAURITZEN (DENMARK) - Dr Stephen J. LAWRENCE
- Dr Vito L. GIORDANO (ITALY) - Mr Tore GJELSVIK (NORWAY) - Prof. Odd E. GJORV (NORWAY) - Dr Rainer GÖRLACHER
(AUSTRALIA) - Dr Claude LE GOVIC (FRANCE) - M. Jose Angel LECHUGA ALBALA (SPAIN) - Dr Tim LEE (UNITED KINGDOM)
(GERMANY) - Prof. Luigi GOFFI (ITALY) - Mr Bryn L. GOLTON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Prof. Mario GOMEZ MEJIA (MEXICO)
- Prof. Claude LEGRAND (FRANCE) - Dr Robert H. LEICESTER (AUSTRALIA) - Mr AD J. M. LEIJTEN (NETHERLANDS) -
- Mr Arlindo GONCALVES (PORTUGAL) - Mr Samo GOSTIC (SLOVENIA) - Dr Laurent GRANGER (FRANCE) - Dr Paddy
Dr Bernhard LEIKAUF (SWITZERLAND) - Prof. Rolf LENSCHOW (NORWAY) - M. Jean-Pierre LEPOIVRE (FRANCE) - M. Louis
E. GRATTAN BELLEW (CANADA) - Dr Caspar J. W. P. GROOT (NETHERLANDS) - Dr-Ing. Horst GRUBE (GERMANY) - M. Thierry
LESSIRARD (FRANCE) - Dr Zongjin LI (HONG KONG) - M. Luis Alberto LIMA (PARAGUAY) - Mrs Barbara C. LIPPIATT (USA)
GRUBER (FRANCE) - Dr-Ing. Peter GRÜBL (GERMANY) - Mr Rémy GUBLER (SWITZERLAND) - Dr Gisli GUDMUNDSSON (ICELAND)
- Mr Orlando LOBO (USA) - M. Jean-Michel LOCHE (FRANCE) - Prof. Adrian E. LONG (UNITED KINGDOM) - M. Philippe
- Prof. Dr Guy GUERLEMENT (BELGIUM) - Mr José Luis GUERRA MARQUES (ANGOLA) - Dr Per Johan GUSTAFSSON (SWEDEN)
LOUTREL (FRANCE) - Mr Angus LOW (UNITED KINGDOM) - Prof. Dr-Ing. Udo LUDWIG (GERMANY) - M. Wilhelm LUHOWIAK
- Dr Woytek GUTOWSKI (AUSTRALIA) - Mr Svein Erik HAAGENRUD (NORWAY) - Mr Alfred HÄCHLER (SWITZERLAND) - Dr Tarja
(FRANCE) - Ing. Johann Adriaa LUITWIELER (NETHERLANDS) - M. Marcello LUMINARI (ITALY) - Mr Holger LUTZ
HÄKKINEN (FINLAND) - M. Ahmed HAKIMI (MOROCCO) - Dr Christopher HALL (UNITED KINGDOM) - Prof. Peer HALLER
(GERMANY) - Prof. Robert L. LYTTON (USA) - Dr Magne MAAGE (NORWAY) - Mr Matabee Kenji MAEDA (JAPAN) - Mr Noel
(SWITZERLAND) - Prof. Pierre HALLEUX (BELGIUM) - Mr Age HALLQUIST (NORWAY) - Dr Philip E. HALSTEAD (HONG KONG)
P. MAILVAGANAM (CANADA) - Dr Carmelo MAJORANA (ITALY) - Dr Amal MAJUMDAR (UNITED KINGDOM) - Prof. Yves MALIER
- Prof. Patrice HAMELIN (FRANCE) - Dr-Ing. Felician Eduard Ioan HANN (RUMANIA) - Prof. Torben C. HANSEN
(FRANCE) - Prof. Friedrich MANG (GERMANY) - Prof. Pritpal S. MANGAT (UNITED KINGDOM) - Prof. George C. MANOS
(DENMARK) - Dr Volker HARTMANN (GERMANY) - Dr Manoucheher HASSANZADEH (SWEDEN) - Mrs Marlene HAUGAARD (DENMARK)
(GREECE) - Mr Hugh D. MANSFIELD-WILLIAMS (UNITED KINGDOM) - Dr Giovanni MANTEGAZZA (ITALY) - M. Jacques
- Mr Mitsutaka HAYAKAWA (JAPAN) - Prof. Dr Masamichi HAYASHI (JAPAN) - Dr Nataliya HEARN (CANADA) - Mr Kevan
MARCHAND (CANADA) - Mr Jean-Charles MARECHAL (FRANCE) - Mr Jonathan MARTIN (USA) - M. Bruno MARTINET (FRANCE)
HEATHCOTE (AUSTRALIA) - Dr Göran HEDENBLAD (SWEDEN) - Prof. Paulo R. L. HELENE (BRAZIL) - Dr Bo Göran HELLERS
- Prof. Francesco MARTINEZ Y CABRERA (ITALY) - Prof. Jean-Claude MASO (FRANCE) - Dr Alfred H. MATHES (GERMANY)
(SWEDEN) - M. Gérard HEMOND (SWITZERLAND) - Prof. Dr-Ing. Charles F. HENDRIKS (NETHERLANDS) - Prof. Anders
- Prof. Mamoru MATSUMOTO (JAPAN) - M. Roberto MATTONE (ITALY) - Dr Paul MAURENBRECHER (CANADA) - Prof. Jacky
HENRICHSEN (DENMARK) - Prof. Dr-Ing. Bernd HILLEMEIER (GERMANY) - Prof. Dr-Ing. Hubert Karl HILSDORF (GERMANY)
MAZARS (FRANCE) - Dr David B. McDONALD (USA) - Dr Andrew McLEISH (UNITED KINGDOM) - Mr Jamie K. MEIL (CANADA)
- Dr David HO (AUSTRALIA) - Dr Don HOBBS (UNITED KINGDOM) - Mrs Sue HOBBS (UNITED KINGDOM) - Dr Hans-Ekkehard
- Mrs Inger MELAND (NORWAY) - Mr Carlos J. MENDOZA ESCOBEDO (MEXICO) - Dr Birgit MENG (GERMANY) - Dr Klaus
HÖPPEL (GERMANY) - Prof. William D. HOFF (UNITED KINGDOM) - Prof. Ivar HOLAND (NORWAY) - Mr Jim HOLLAND (UNITED
MENZEL (GERMANY) - M. Jean-Daniel MERLET (FRANCE) - Mr Ali MESBAH (FRANCE) - Mr Find MEYER (DENMARK) - Prof.
KINGDOM) - Dr Arne HOLMSTROM (SWEDEN) - Prof. Françoise HOMAND (FRANCE) - Mr Piet HOPMAN (NETHERLANDS) -
John MIDDLETON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Dr Ante MIHANOVIC (CROATIA) - Prof. Hirozo MIHASHI (JAPAN) - Dr Alain MILLARD
Ir. Dick A. HORDIJK (NETHERLANDS) - M. Hughes HORNAIN (FRANCE) - Dr Yves HOUST (SWITZERLAND) - Mr Jostein HOVDE
(FRANCE) - Dr Sidney MINDESS (CANADA) - Dr Giulio MIRABELLA-ROBERTI (ITALY) - Prof. Takashi MIURA (JAPAN)
(NORWAY) - Dr Helmut HUBER (AUSTRIA) - M. Christian HUET (SWITZERLAND) - Prof. Barry P HUGHES (UNITED KINGDOM)
- Prof. Toyo MIYAGAWA (JAPAN) - Dr Sylva MODRY (CZECH REPUBLIC) - Prof. Andre A. A. MOLENAAR (NETHERLANDS) -
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Dr Christer MOLIN (SWEDEN) - Dr Larissa MOLINA (SWEDEN) - M. Pierre MONACHON (FRANCE) - M. Paolo MORABITO
Prof. Eric J. SELLEVOLD (NORWAY) - M. Robert SERENA (SWITZERLAND) - M. Jean-Pierre SERFASS (FRANCE) - Prof.
(ITALY) - Prof. Giacomo MORICONI (ITALY) - Dr Shigeru MORINAGA (JAPAN) - Dr Jon Haavard MORK (SWEDEN) -
Dr Max J. SETZER (GERMANY) - Prof. Dr Surendra P. SHAH (USA) - Dr Wayne SHARMAN (NEW ZEALAND) - Dr Ahmad SHAYAN
Mr W. A. MORRIS (UNITED KINGDOM) - Mr Kenji MOTOHASHI (JAPAN) - M. Yves MOUTON (FRANCE) - Prof. Dr-Ing. Harald
(AUSTRALIA) - Mr James M. SHILSTONE Jr (USA) - Mr James M. SHILSTONE Sr (USA) - Dr Tsutomu SHIMAZAKI (JAPAN) -
S. MÜLLER (GERMANY) - Mr Christoph MÜLLER (GERMANY) - Prof. Jochen MÜLLER-ROCHHOLZ (GERMANY) - Mr Pranab
Dr Takumi SHIMOMURA (JAPAN) - Prof. Dr Kazuhisa SHIRAYAMA (JAPAN) - Prof. Dr Masami SHOYA (JAPAN) - Mr Sivaraj
K. MUKHERJEE (CANADA) - Mr Jon MULLARKY (USA) - Dr Dicky R. MUNAF (INDONESIA) - Mr Robert L. MUNN (AUSTRALIA)
SHYAM-SUNDER (USA) - Mr Joseph SIKULER (ISRAEL) - Dr Johan SILFWERBRAND (SWEDEN) - Mme Sophie SIMON-ASTIER
- Dr-Ing. Ludovit NAD (SLOVAKIA) - Prof. Shigeyoshi NAGATAKI (JAPAN) - Dr Tarun R. NAIK (USA) - Mr Basil NAJI
(FRANCE) - Dr Ian SIMS (UNITED KINGDOM) - Mr Lars SKALNES (NORWAY) - Dr Åke SKARENDAHL (SWEDEN) - Mr Kjell
(AUSTRALIA) - Mr Mario Bruno NATALINI (ARGENTINA) - Dr Dan J. NAUS (USA) - Dr Parviz NAVI (SWITZERLAND) -
SKJEGGERUD (NORWAY) - Mr Sverre SMEPLASS (NORWAY) - Dr Les SMITH (UNITED KINGDOM) - Mr Ken SNYDER (USA) - Prof.
Dr Kamran M. NEMATI (USA) - Dr-Ing. Jörg NICOLAY (GERMANY) - Prof. Lars-Olof NILSSON (SWEDEN) - Dr Takashi
Hernani S. SOBRAL (BRAZIL) - Dr Hermann SOMMER (AUSTRIA) - Prof. Tomozo SOSHIRODA (JAPAN) - Dr Jorge Manuel B.
NIREKI (JAPAN) - Dr Philip J. NIXON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Dr André NONAT (FRANCE) - M. Frederick ZW NORMAN
SOUSA (PORTUGAL) - Ing. Ceers SOUWERBREN (NETHERLANDS) - Dr Gerhard SPANKA (GERMANY) - Dr Joachim SPITZNER
(IRELAND) - M. Lahcen NOUARI (MOROCCO) - Dr Ulf NÜRNBERGER (GERMANY) - Dr Koichi OBA (SWITZERLAND) - Mr Bas K.
(GERMANY) - Prof. Dr Rupert SPRINGENSCHMID (GERMANY) - Prof. Henrik STANG (DENMARK) - Mr Jan STARK
J. OBLADEN (NETHERLANDS) - Prof. Kai ÖDEEN (SWEDEN) - Prof. Dr Yoshihiko OHAMA (JAPAN) - Dr Sven OHLSSON
(NETHERLANDS) - Mr Rüdiger STENGER (SWITZERLAND) - Mr Craig E. STEVENSON (SOUTH AFRICA) - Dr-Ing. Siegfried
(SWEDEN) - Prof. Masayasu OHTSU (JAPAN) - Prof. Emer K. OKADA (JAPAN) - Mr Hakon OLAFSSON (ICELAND) - Mme Myriam
STOCKL (GERMANY) - Dr Piet STROEVEN (NETHERLANDS) - Dr-Ing. Reinhard STRUTH (GERMANY) - M. Werner STUDER
OLIVIER (FRANCE) - Mrs Lilian OLLING (DENMARK) - Prof. Jean-Pierre OLLIVIER (FRANCE) - Dr Shaode ONG (USA) -
(SWITZERLAND) - Mr Paul STUTZMAN (USA) - Mr Osamu SUZUKI (JAPAN) - Mr Göte SVANHOLM (SWEDEN) - Mr Otto SVEC
Dr-Ing. Bernhardt OPPERMANN (GERMANY) - Mr Luis M. ORTEGA BASAGOITI (SPAIN) - Mr Carlos A. OSSA (COLOMBIA) -
(CANADA) - Prof. R. Narayan SWAMY (UNITED KINGDOM) - Prof. Stuart E. SWARTZ (USA) - Mrs Marta SWIC (CANADA) -
M. Rabah OUMAZIZ (ALGERIA) - Dr Kazumasa OZAWA (JAPAN) - Dr Josco OZBOLT (GERMANY) - Prof. Christopher L. PAGE
Dr Darivsz SYBILSKI (POLAND) - Prof. Dr-Ing. Luc TAERWE (BELGIUM) - M. Arezki TAGNIT-HAMOU (CANADA)
(UNITED KINGDOM) - Dr Bunchu PAKOTIPRAPHA (THAILAND) - M. S. PALLOTTA (ITALY) - Prof. Gyan PANDE (UNITED
- Mr Kazunori TAKADA (NETHERLANDS) - Prof. Hiroshi TAKEBAYASHI (JAPAN) - Mr Chat-Tim TAM (SINGAPORE) - Prof.
KINGDOM) - Dr Leslie PARROTT (UNITED KINGDOM) - Prof. Vesa PENTTALA (FINLAND) - M. Jean PERA (FRANCE) - Prof.
Ferenc D. TAMÁS (HUNGARY) - Prof. Gennaro TAMPONE (ITALY) - Prof. Tada-Aki TANABE (JAPAN) - Mr Kyoji TANAKA
Simon H. PERRY (IRELAND) - Mr Bertil PERSSON (SWEDEN) - M. Joseph PERXAS SERAS (SPAIN) - Dr Örjan PETERSSON
(JAPAN) - Mr Peter C. TATNALL (USA) - Mr Hubert TAVERNIER (FRANCE) - Mr Eiichi TAZAWA (JAPAN) - Mr Nemat
(SWEDEN) - Dr Per-Erik PETERSSON (SWEDEN) - Prof. Hans PETERSSON (SWEDEN) - Mr Karin PETTERSSON (SWEDEN) - Prof.
TENOUTASSE (BELGIUM) - Prof. Bretislav TEPLY (CZECH REPUBLIC) - Dr Tiziano TERRUZZI (SWITZERLAND) - Mr Niels
Maurizio PIAZZA (ITALY) - Mr Herald PIBER (AUSTRIA) - Mr James H. PIELERT (USA) - Prof. Stan PIETRUSZCZAK
THAULOW (DENMARK) - Prof. Sven THELANDERSSON (SWEDEN) - Mr Nigel THICKETT (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) - Dr-Ing. Gert
(CANADA) - M. Michel PIGEON (CANADA) - Prof. Sven PIHLAJAVAARA (FINLAND) - M. Pierre PIMIENTA (FRANCE) -
THIELEN (GERMANY) - Mr Robert D. THOMAS (USA) - Mr Torsten THORSEN (DENMARK) - M. Léon THYES (LUXEMBOURG)
M. François PINEAU (FRANCE) - Dr Felicita PIRES (PORTUGAL) - Prof. Jaime PLANAS ROSELLO (SPAIN) - Prof. Dr-Ing.
- Mr Geir TJUGUM (NORWAY) - Mr Carlos Albert TOLEDO (ARGENTINA) - Prof. Miha TOMAZEVIC (SLOVENIA) - Prof.
Arno PLANK (GERMANY) - Mr Jukka PÖLLÄ (FINLAND) - Prof. Heikki POIJARVI (FINLAND) - Dr Rob POLDER (NETHERLANDS)
Fuminori TOMOSAWA (JAPAN) - Dr Alex TORPIANO (MALTA) - Mr Roberto J. TORRENT (SWITZERLAND) - Dr Sandor TOTH
- Eng. Paul POPESCU (RUMANIA) - Prof. Sandor POPOVICS (USA) - Mr John POTTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Prof. Ettore
(HUNGARY) - Mr Alan K. TOVEY (UNITED KINGDOM) - Dr Kozo TOYAMA (JAPAN) - Prof. Thanasis C. TRIANTAFILLOU
POZZO (ITALY) - Prof. Pere C. PRAT (SPAIN) - Prof. Dr Sergej PRIGANC (SLOVAKIA) - Dr Francisca PUERTAS (SPAIN)
(GREECE) - M. Long Jacques TRINH (FRANCE) - Mr Josef TRITTHART (AUSTRIA) - Mr Wayne B. TRUSTY (CANADA) - Mr
- Dr Moshe PUTERMAN (ISRAEL) - M. Luis QUARESMA (PORTUGAL) - M. Daniel QUENARD (FRANCE) - Prof. José Luis
Ferdinand TSCHEMMERNEGG (AUSTRIA) - Dr Tatsuya TSUBAKI (JAPAN) - Dr Kyösti TUUTTI (SWEDEN) - Mme Michelle
RAMIREZ (SPAIN) - M. Guy RAMOND (FRANCE) - Prof. Alpo RANTA-MAUNUS (FINLAND) - Mr Murari RATNAM (INDIA) -
T’KINT DE ROODENBEKE (FRANCE) - Ir. Joop Den UIJL (NETHERLANDS) - Prof. Velimir UKRAINCZYK (CROATIA) - M. Franz
Mr Michael RAUPACH (GERMANY) - Mrs Liisa RAUTIAINEN (FINLAND) - Dr Dan RAVINA (ISRAEL) - Prof. Dr Paul E. REGAN
ULM (FRANCE) - Prof. Taketo UOMOTO (JAPAN) - Dipl. Ing. Hans-Werner URBANSKI (GERMANY) - Prof. Luca UZIELLI
(UNITED KINGDOM) - Prof. Dr-Ing. Hans-Wolf REINHARDT (GERMANY) - Mme Moema RIBAS SILVA (BRAZIL) - Dr Ian
(ITALY) - M. Gérard VALENTIN (FRANCE) - Ir. Klaas VAN BREUGEL (NETHERLANDS) - Mr Theunis A. VAN DER VEEN (USA)
G. RICHARDSON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Mr Thomaz RIPPER (PORTUGAL) - Mr Gunnar RISE (SWEDEN) - Prof. Raymundo RIVERA-
- Prof. Dr Dionys VAN GEMERT (BELGIUM) - Mr Henk VAN HULST (NETHERLANDS) - Dr Jan G. M. VAN MIER (NETHERLANDS) -
VILLARREAL (MEXICO) - Prof. John J. ROBERTS (UNITED KINGDOM) - Mr Michal John ROBINSON (UNITED KINGDOM) -
Prof. Dr-Ing. Lucie VANDEWALLE (BELGIUM) - Mr Mark VANDEWALLE (BELGIUM) - Dr Ann VANELSTRAETE (BELGIUM) - Prof.
Mr Fernando RODRIGUEZ GARCIA (SPAIN) - Mr Terje F. ROENNING (NORWAY) - Dr Keitetsu ROKUGO (JAPAN) - M. Michel
Dr Enric VAZQUEZ (SPAIN) - Dr Krishnaswamy VENKATACHALAM (INDIA) - Dr Fulvio VENTURA (ITALY) - M. Alain VERGNE
ROLLET (FRANCE) - Mr Pier Paolo ROSSI (ITALY) - Dr Pierre ROSSI (FRANCE) - Dr Paola ROSSI DORIA (ITALY) -
(FRANCE) - M. François VERHEE (FRANCE) - M. Jean VERSTRAETEN (BELGIUM) - Dr Guido VIGLIENO COSSALINO (ITALY) -
Mr Walter J. ROSSITER (USA) - Prof. Dr-Ing. Ferdinand S. ROSTASY (GERMANY) - Dr Jan G. ROTS (NETHERLANDS) -
Dr Marcel Van VLIET (NETHERLANDS) - Ing. H. VOOIJS (NETHERLANDS) - Prof. Bengt Erik VRETBLAD (SWEDEN) - Mr Johan
Dr Wolfgang RUG (GERMANY) - Mr Olav Egil RUUD (NORWAY) - M. Mohamed SAAFI (FRANCE) - Prof. Dr-Ing. Helmut SAAL
VYNCKE (BELGIUM) - Mrs Ana WAGEMANN BULL (CHILE) - Dr Peter John WAINWRIGHT (UNITED KINGDOM) - Mr Mike WALKER
(GERMANY) - Prof. Juho SAARIMAA (FINLAND) - Prof. Noboru SAEKI (JAPAN) - Mr Kewesi SAGOE-CRENTSIL (AUSTRALIA)
(UNITED KINGDOM) - Dr Peter WALKER (AUSTRALIA) - Dr Olafer WALLEVIK (ICELAND) - Dr André WALLISER (SWITZERLAND)
- Mr Amador SAIZ GOMEZ (SPAIN) - Dr Koji SAKAI (JAPAN) - Mr John SALISBURY (AUSTRALIA) - Mrs Manuela SALTA
- Prof. Dr Joost C. WALRAVEN (NETHERLANDS) - Mr Peter L. WALTON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Prof. Jan Juliaa WASTIELS
(PORTUGAL) - M. Jacques SAMANOS (FRANCE) - Dr Ingemar SAMUELSSON (SWEDEN) - Prof. Jean-Luc SANDOZ (SWITZERLAND)
(BELGIUM) - Prof. Dr Nils Valerian WAUBKE (AUSTRIA) - Mr Klaus WEYNARD (GERMANY) - Dr David WHITING (USA) -
- Prof. Dr Franco SANDROLINI (ITALY) - Prof. Dr Asko SARJA (FINLAND) - Prof. Dr-Ing. H Rainer SASSE (GERMANY)
Mr A. WILLIAMS (UNITED KINGDOM) - Prof. Dr Folker H. WITTMANN (SWITZERLAND) - Dr Andreas T. WOLF (BELGIUM)
- Dr Gottfried SAWABE (GERMANY) - Mr Steven SCHAERLAEKENS (BELGIUM) - Prof. Dr-Ing. G SCHICKERT (GERMANY) -
- Mr Chung-Wan WONG (SINGAPORE) - Prof. Dr-Ing. Johann Dietrich WORNER (GERMANY) - Dr Richard N. WRIGHT (USA) -
Prof. Dr-Ing. Peter SCHIESSL (GERMANY) - Dr-Ing. Michael SCHMIDT (GERMANY) - Prof. Dr Ulrich SCHNEIDER
Prof. Dr Minoru YAMADA (JAPAN) - Dr Kazuie YAMADA (JAPAN) - Dr Noureddine YAMANI (MOROCCO) - Dr Hiroyuki
(AUSTRIA) - Mr Daniel SCHNEIDER (ISRAEL) - Dr Bernd SCHNÜTGEN (GERMANY) - Prof. Dr-Ing. Harald SCHORN (GERMANY)
YAMANOUCHI (JAPAN) - Prof. Dr David YANKELEVSKY (ISRAEL) - Mr Tim YATES (UNITED KINGDOM) - Prof. Asim YEGINOBALI
- Prof. Bernhard SCHREFLER (ITALY) - Dr-Ing. Peter SCHUBERT (GERMANY) - Prof. Dr Gerhart Iwo SCHUELLER
(TURKEY) - Prof. Akihiko YODA (JAPAN) - Dr Andrej ZAJC (SLOVENIA) - Prof. Ludo ZANZOTTO (CANADA) - Prof. Roko
(AUSTRIA)
ZARNIC (SLOVENIA) - Mr Konstantinos ZAVLIARIS (GREECE) - Dr Habib M. ZEIN AL-ABIDEEN (SAUDI ARABIA) -
-
Mr
Michael
SCHULLER
(USA)
-
Dr
Joseph
L
SCHWARTZ
(SWITZERLAND)
-
Mr
Wolfgang
SCHWARZ
(AUSTRIA) - Prof. Dr Peter SCHWESINGER (GERMANY) - Dr Karen SCRIVENER (FRANCE) - M. Thierry SEDRAN (FRANCE) -
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Dr Ruprecht ZIMBELMANN (GERMANY) - Prof. Dan G ZOLLINGER (USA).
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Corporate Members
AFREM (FRANCE) - AIDICO (SPAIN) - ALC Association (JAPAN) - Architectural Institute of Japan (JAPAN) Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (GREECE) - ATILH (FRANCE) - Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd (CANADA) -
Benefactor Members (1994-1997)
University of Cape Town
AUTOSTRADE SpA (ITALY) - BAM (GERMANY) - Bekaert SA (BELGIUM) - Blue Circle Industries Plc (UNITED KINGDOM) BRE (UNITED KINGDOM) - BRI (JAPAN) - British Cement Association (UNITED KINGDOM) - Bundesverband der Deutschen
(MOZAMBIQUE) -
(GERMANY) - CBI (SWEDEN) - CBL (JAPAN) - CEMBUREAU (BELGIUM) - CEA (FRANCE) - Centro Ricerche UNICEM (ITALY) CERIB (FRANCE) - CGS (ALGERIA) - CNERIB (ALGERIA) - CNR (ITALY) - Collegi d’Aparelladors i A T de Barcelona
(SPAIN) - Collegio degli Ingegneri delle Toscana (ITALY) - Compagnie Nationale du Rhône (FRANCE) - Consulting
Engineering Bureau (IRAQ) - CRIB (CANADA) - CRIC (BELGIUM) - CRMH (FRANCE) - CRR (BELGIUM) - CSIRO (AUSTRALIA)
- CSMRS (INDIA) - CSTB (FRANCE) - CSTC (BELGIUM) - CTBA (FRANCE) - CTG SpA (ITALY) - Delft University of
Technology (NETHERLANDS) - Depto Apoio e Controle Técnico Furnas Centrais Eléctricas s/a (BRAZIL) - Deutsches
Institut für Bautechnik (GERMANY) - EDF Aix-en-Provence (FRANCE) - Edilcal SpA (ITALY) - EMPA (SWITZERLAND) ENS-LMT (FRANCE) - ENTPE (FRANCE) - Firestone Building Product Company (USA) - FMPA Baden-Württemberg (GERMANY)
- FNB (FRANCE) - Forschungsinstitut der Zementindustrie (GERMANY) - General Building Research Corporation
(JAPAN) - GEOCISA (SPAIN) - HBRC (EGYPT) - HOLDERBANK (SWITZERLAND) - IBAC der RWTH Aachen (GERMANY) - ICPA
(ARGENTINA) - IMATRAN VOIMA OY (FINLAND) - IMCYC (MEXICO) - INCERC (RUMANIA) - Instituto de Ciencias de la
Construcción "Eduardo Torroja" (SPAIN) - INTEMAC (SPAIN) - IPT (BRAZIL) - Iraqi Society of Engineers (IRAQ) -
(PORTUGAL) -
NV
Laboratorio de Ingenieros del Ejército (SPAIN) - LCEM (SPAIN) - LCPC (FRANCE) - LEA (ANGOLA) - LNEC (PORTUGAL)
- LPEE (MOROCCO) - LREP (FRANCE) - LROP (FRANCE) - MBT Europe Meynadier AG (SWITZERLAND) - MFPA Weimar an der
NBRI
PWRI
(ITALY) - Pontifica Universidad Catolica del Peru (PERU) - Pont-à-Mousson SA (FRANCE) - PWRI (JAPAN) - Régie
des Bâtiments (BELGIUM) - Royal Institute of Technology (SWEDEN) - Sabla snc (FRANCE) - SABS (SOUTH AFRICA) Schöck Bauteile (GERMANY) - State Hydraulic Works (DSI) (TURKEY) - Swedish National Testing and Research
Institute (SWEDEN) - Technical Research Centre of Finland (FINLAND) - Technical University Eindhoven
CSTB (FRANCE)
Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civil (ITALY) - Universita di Genova (ITALY) - Universita di Napoli (ITALY) Universita di Pavia (ITALY) - Universita di Pisa (ITALY) - Universita di Trieste (ITALY) - Universität
Karlsruhe (GERMANY) - University of Aston (UNITED KINGDOM) - University of Cape Town (SOUTH AFRICA) University of Leeds (UNITED KINGDOM) - UPC-Campus Nord (SPAIN) - Yapi Merkezi AS (TURKEY) - YTONG AG (GERMANY)
- ZAG Ljubljana (SLOVENIA).
MBT Europe Meynadier AG
-
Carl Bro Gruppen as (DENMARK)
IMATRAN VOIMA OY
-
-
(GERMANY) -
-
GEOCISA (SPAIN)
-
ISMES SpA (ITALY)
Laboratoire d’Essais des Matériaux
TNO
(NETHERLANDS) -
Leichtbaustoffe
Ingeniorakademi
Oz
(PORTUGAL) -
(GERMANY)
-
(DENMARK) -
MAEDA Corporation
-
LPEE (MOROCCO)
-
CSIRO
(JAPAN) -
-
SABS
(GERMANY)
Scancem Research
(UNITED KINGDOM) -
(SOUTH AFRICA) -
Prof. Alpo
FMPA Baden-Württemberg
Technical Research Centre of Finland (FINLAND)
(LUXEMBOURG) -
Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd
Universita di Bari
(FRANCE) -
-
(NORWAY) -
(GERMANY) -
University of Aston
(ITALY) -
British Cement Association
CEA
Universita di
Prof. Yoshiro KOH
LEA (ANGOLA)
(FINLAND) -
Mrs Liisa RAUTIAINEN
(FINLAND) -
ENCI
Bakelite Gesellschaft mbH
(FINLAND) -
(SWEDEN) -
(ISRAEL) -
GM Idorn Consult a/s (DENMARK)
(DENMARK) -
EMPA (SWITZERLAND)
Chalmers University of Technology
-
LNEC
Elkem a/s
MFPA Weimar an der HAB
(JAPAN) -
ENS de Cachan (FRANCE)
(ITALY) -
(SWITZERLAND) -
(SPAIN) -
Koninklijke Shell
Istituto Giordano SpA (ITALY)
Technical University of Denmark
(FINLAND) -
(FRANCE) -
Universita di Napoli
RANTA-MAUNUS
(USA) -
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-
-
AFREM
(SWEDEN) -
degli Studi di Roma (ITALY) - Universita degli Studi di Trento (ITALY) - Universita di Bari (ITALY) - Universita
di Bologna (ITALY) - Universita di Firenze, Dipartimento di Costruzioni (ITALY) - Universita di Firenze,
(SPAIN) -
(BELGIUM) -
Swedish National Testing and Research Institute
(NETHERLANDS) - Technische Universität München (GERMANY) - TFB (SWITZERLAND) - TNO (NETHERLANDS) - Tsukuba
Building Test Laboratory (JAPAN) - Universidade de Coimbra (PORTUGAL) - Universita Aquila (ITALY) - Universita
(ALGERIA) -
YTONG AG (GERMANY)
(JAPAN) -
(SWEDEN) -
INTEMAC
Taisei Corporation
Dr Heikki KUKKO
-
National Building Research Institute
Japan Concrete Institute (JAPAN)
(NORWAY) -
(AUSTRALIA) -
-
-
(CANADA) -
Performance Roof Systems SA
CNERIB
(ITALY) -
(INDIA) - NCCL (IRAQ) - NIST (USA) - NRC (CANADA) - Officine Maccaferri SpA (ITALY) - OREX (BELGIUM) - Oz
(PORTUGAL) - Polish Academy of Sciences (POLAND) - Politecnico di Milano (ITALY) - Politecnico di Torino
NRC
Pavia
HAB (GERMANY) - Ministry of Public Works and Housing (SAUDI ARABIA) - NABau im DIN (GERMANY) - National Building
Research Institute (ISRAEL) - National Centre Engng & Architectural Consultancy (IRAQ) - NBRI (NORWAY) - NCCBM
(SPAIN) -
(NETHERLANDS) -
Laboratoire de Matériaux de Construction (SWITZERLAND) - Laboratoire d’Essais des Matériaux (LUXEMBOURG) Laboratorio de Engenharia Civil de Macau (MACAU) - Laboratorio de Engenharia de Mozambique (MOZAMBIQUE) -
LCEM
Laboratorium
CNR (ITALY)
Laboratorio de Engenharia de Mozambique
Instituto de Ciencias de la Construcción "Eduardo Torroja"
(NETHERLANDS) -
IRMA (SLOVENIA) - ISMES SpA (ITALY) - ISSEP (BELGIUM) - ITB (POLAND) - Japan Cement Association (JAPAN) - Japan
Concrete Institute (JAPAN) - Japan Testing Center for (JAPAN) - Klokner Institute (CZECH REPUBLIC) -
(SOUTH AFRICA) -
NABau im DIN
IPT
(BRAZIL) -
(UNITED
(GERMANY) -
KINGDOM)
(CANADA) -
Lias Franken
-
Edilcal SpA
Danmarks
(ITALY) -
NIST
(JAPAN).
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REMERCIEMENTS
La brochure que vous venez de découvrir est l’aboutissement d’un projet dont l’idée
initiale a été évoquée par le Bureau dès 1995, à partir d’un avant-projet présenté à Marrakech par notre Président, Folker Wittmann.
L’étude préliminaire confiée au Secrétariat Général a permis de rassembler l’ensemble de la documentation nécessaire à la concrétisation de l’idée. Nous remercions le Président de l’EMPA, Fritz Eggimann, qui par sa contribution financière a
permis de réaliser la recherche documentaire correspondante.
Un grand merci à vous tous — membres de la RILEM — qui par la richesse de vos
témoignages avez permis que ce projet devienne réalité.
Si cette brochure est aujourd’hui entre vos mains, nous le devons à la coordination générale assurée par Pascale Callec avec talent, rigueur et patience, au professionnalisme que vous connaissez déjà de Gregg Colin, responsable de la version
anglaise, et à la maîtrise de Brigitte Bourbé pour éditer les informations précises relatives à nos membres. Si le contenu répond à votre attente, dites-le leur,
ou envoyez un message par courrier électronique ou fax, ce sera leur plus grande
satisfaction.
Enfin, la participation de Folker Wittmann et de Jacques Bresson, tout au long de
l’avancement du projet, manifeste l’importance accordée à cette réalisation.
Michel Brusin, 18 juin 1997
Brochure réalisée grâce au soutien financier de :
- CNR : Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
- giRILEM : Gruppo Italiano della RILEM
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This brochure is the result of a project initially discussed by the Bureau in 1995,
based on a proposal presented at Marrakech by our President, Folker Wittmann.
The preliminary study was entrusted to the Secretariat General, which assembled all
the documentation required to carry out this idea. We would like to thank Fritz
Eggimann, the President of EMPA, whose financial contribution supported this
documentary research.
A heartfelt "thank you" is expressed to all of you — members of RILEM — who by the
richness of your written contributions made this project a reality.
This brochure would not have been possible without the general coordination provided
with talent, precision and patience by Pascale Callec; the professionalism (with
which you are already familiar) of Gregg Colin, who was responsible for the Englishlanguage version; and the skill of Brigitte Bourbé in assembling the detailed
information concerning our membership. If you are pleased with the brochure, kindly
tell them so, or send them a message by fax or e-mail — what better way to thank
them?
The participation of Folker Wittmann and Jacques Bresson throughout every stage of
this project is ample indication of the importance they attached to its successful
completion.
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Michel Brusin, 18 June 1997
Brochure realized with the financial support of:
- CNR: Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
- giRILEM: Gruppo Italiano della RILEM
Art Direction and Design: Dureau Olivier - Art Direction Assistant: Merki Eric
Photography: Dureau Olivier - Layout and Printing by Altedia Synelog